WAE Technologies, formerly owned by Williams Engineering, has unveiled its groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell platform, the EVRh.
This innovation, akin to the hydrogen version of the EVR, a battery-powered electrical system introduced by the British company last year, promises to redefine performance and efficiency in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape.
Designed specifically for sports cars, the EVRh’s powerhouse relies on a liquid-cooled battery coupled with a hydrogen fuel cell. This dynamic duo collaboratively delivers a staggering 550 kW of power, comprising 430 kW from the battery and an additional 120 kW from the fuel cell. The result? An electrifying acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.5 seconds!
Central to the EVRh’s design is its hydrogen tank, offering an impressive autonomy of up to 600 km. Remarkably, both the tank and power system are strategically positioned in the platform’s center, an ingenious configuration that optimally distributes the vehicle’s weight. The outcome is a competition car that weighs in at less than 1.9 tons.
Representatives from WAE Technologies proudly proclaim, “The vehicles that integrate our hydrogen platform will be able to cover the Nürburgring circuit (20 km) in 7.20 minutes.” This achievement mirrors precisely the record time set by Porsche with its 911 GT3 RS in March 2015, highlighting the EVRh’s exceptional capabilities.
As the automotive industry races towards sustainability and high-performance electric vehicles, WAE’s EVRh stands as a remarkable innovation that not only challenges the status quo but also promises to redefine the boundaries of speed, power, and efficiency in the world of hydrogen-powered electric mobility.
