In Japan, Toyota reported that the HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter the company’s hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the “Mission 1000” Challenge of the “Dakar 2024” set to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5 to 19, 2024.
Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar Future Program, an effort aimed at urging automakers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies like hydrogen engines and electric or biofuel hybrids.
HySE’s entry in Mission 1000 will be the hydrogen engine-equipped HySE-X1, Toyota said.
The HySE-X1 that will contest the event is based around a chassis built by HySE partner Overdrive Racing with a modified layout to accommodate a hydrogen fuel tank and fuel supply system. Hydrogen refueling and maintenance will be performed by Overdrive Racing, Toyota added.
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