Toyota unveils zero-emission GR H2 Racing concept car, designed specifically for Le Mans

News on June 10, Toyota Motor Corporation’s Gazoo Racing division recently released a car called GR H2 Racing's concept car, designed for the new hydrogen vehicle category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The highlight of this concept car is that it is a zero-emission car that does not require frequent charging and can race on the track for longer periods of time.

According to the editor’s understanding, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the GR H2 Racing concept car, which was developed to adapt to the new hydrogen energy car event of the Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race. The concept car has the obvious advantage of being a zero-emission vehicle and being able to do more racing on the track rather than spending time recharging.

Toyota Motor Corporation has extensive experience in low- and zero-emission racing, and as early as 2021, they launched a hydrogen-powered vehicle in Japan's ultra-endurance series Corolla racing engine. At last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota's GR010 hybrid supercar won the overall title and finished second. Therefore, GR The H2 Racing concept car can be seen as an extension of Toyota Motor Corporation's strategy in the field of hydrogen energy.

Although Toyota has not revealed the GR H2 Whether and when the Racing concept will enter actual competition, the company says the car is designed for future competition and may need some improvements before it can actually hit the Le Mans track. This move also reflects Toyota's strategic adjustment in the field of electric vehicles, while committed to continuing to develop hybrid and hydrogen energy vehicles. Toyota's new CEO Koji Sato also hopes that hydrogen energy will remain a viable option. GR H2 The Racing concept may herald Toyota's plans to continue using hydrogen energy in certain areas, such as racing cars and trucks, while also meeting demand for electric vehicles in the passenger car market with products such as the bZ4X and Lexus RZ.

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