WAE launches fuel cell vehicle platform

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Williams spinout WAE Technologies has unveiled the EVRh, a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle platform with a claimed range of 600km.

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Based on the company’s EVR electric platform that launched in 2022, the EVRh has a liquid-cooled fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) battery pack at its core, with a max power output of 430kW. Combined with the 120kW hydrogen fuel cell, EVRh has a total output of 550kW. WAE claims this power, along with a kerb weight of less than 1900kg, enables acceleration to 100km/h in under 2.5 seconds, which would deliver an estimate lap time at the Nürburgring of around 7 minutes 20 seconds.

The EVRh is built around a central tub that can facilitate multiple configurations, ranging from track-only to open-top and GT-style road set ups. The battery system sits in the centre of the vehicle alongside the H2 fuel tank, optimising the centre of gravity.  All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive layouts are also supported through a variety of e-motor configurations. The EVRh was launched at this year’s CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Show, taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground from September 6-7.  

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