While its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and the state’s conservative lawmakers share libertarian sensibilities, they differ greatly on climate change and renewable energy.
As automakers promise to get rid of internal combustion engines, Heidelberg is trying to get rid of autos.
Mike Strizki powers his house and cars with hydrogen he home-brews. He is using his retirement to evangelize for the planet-saving advantages of hydrogen batteries.
The fuel could play an important role in fighting climate change, but it has been slow to gain traction because of high costs.