It is expected to become the fastest fuel cell electric racecar in the world when it is completed.
We’re sure that you are aware that the automotive industry is moving to electric. Every year, almost every car manufacturer introduces their contenders in this EV segment.
Fuel cells are a viable alternative to the more popular e-fuels. However, the US’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales plummeted in 2020 in comparison to the rising popularity of EVs.
Toyota has been one of the leading car manufacturers to use hydrogen fuel cells to power electric motors. Hyundai is another and has been making electric cars since 2001 with its Hyundai Santa Fe FCEV.
Hyundai has partnered up with Forze Hydrogen Racing to strengthen its position in the hydrogen fuel cells segment. This group of students designs, builds and races hydrogen electric race cars for fuel cell mobility. The new love child? The Forze IX will see its first iteration with only one balance of plants. The hydrogen race car will receive the second balance in 2022 and will be complete.
The 1,500-kilogram (3.307-pound) Forze IX will be the world’s fastest fuel-cell electric race car. It is expected to reach speeds of 186 mph (300 km/h). Each of the two fuel cells will produce a maximum power output of 805 horsepower (600 megawatts), and they will be sent to each of its four wheels.
Forze and Hyundai have partnered to allow students to speak with engineers at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Russelsheim. They can offer their support, expertise and experience. The South Korean automaker is able to offer a lot of knowledge and experience thanks to its decades-long experience in hydrogen fuel cells.