Gaussin Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Dakar Race Truck

by AutoExpert   |  10 November, 2021

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H2 Racing Truck, the most capable 100% hydrogen and electric racing truck ever created, was unveiled today by Gaussin. The 2022 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia will be the opening stage of the World Rally-Raid Championship.

The truck will serve as a showcase of Gaussin's hydrogen-electric motorization's power and dependability. Data acquired during the 2022 Dakar Rally will be employed to develop the company's road truck line, which is set to debut in 2022.

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The H2 Racing Truck is equipped with two motors that each provide 402 hp (408 PS/300 kW) and is built on what the company describes as an ultra-light structure centered on its own modular electric vehicle technology. Its 82 kWh battery is the same size as that of a Volkswagen ID.4. Because of its hydrogen fuel cells, which can carry 80 kg (176 lbs) of fuel, it doesn't need massive batteries.

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Gaussin estimates the truck will be able to drive up to 250 km (155 miles) between 20-minute recharging pauses in race circumstances, moving at speeds up to 140 km/h (87 mph) as required by regulations. Pininfarina developed the H2 Racing Truck, as well as subsequent manufacturing variants of the truck. The entire collection is meant to be dramatic, energetic, and reminiscent of a family.

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Meanwhile, non-racing vehicles will be available in two trim levels. Thanks to its hydrogen fuel cell, which takes less than 20 minutes to fill, the long-distance truck can go up to 800 km (497 miles) on a single charge. A battery-only model with a range of 400 km (248 miles) and a battery that can be replaced out in three minutes is available.

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