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AVL RACETECH hydrogen combustion engine to be on track “earlier than you may think”
AVL RACETECH is leading the way in hydrogen combustion technology in motorsport to transition towards sustainable energy. The company aims to make sustainable motorsport affordable for smaller race classes and be at the forefront of development with their H2 ICE engine. While they also have expertise in electrification and fuel cells, they believe in the excitement and sound of motorsport. The introduction of a hydrogen class at Le Mans has been pushed back to a more realistic timeframe of 2027. AVL RACETECH’s H2 engine overcomes challenges such as avoiding preignition with water injection and bringing gaseous fuel into the cylinder. Their engine has already reached the targeted maximum torque and power output of 500Nm and 300kW for a two-liter engine.