This year’s rally, the first for GAUSSIN,
was a promising performance for GAUSSIN's hydrogen-powered
truck
GAUSSIN (ALGAU - FR0013495298), a pioneer in the clean and
intelligent transport of goods and people, announces that the H2
Racing Truck®, GAUSSIN's hydrogen-powered truck sponsored by
ARAMCO, successfully managed its first challenge.
A successful first Dakar rally raid for GAUSSIN and
ARAMCO
On the tracks of the 2022 Dakar Rally, the H2 Racing Truck®
achieved the top-notch performance that would be expected from the
first hydrogen truck to participate in the annual rally. The H2
Racing Truck®, the most powerful 100% hydrogen and electric racing
truck ever built, ran from the Red Sea, in Jeddah, through the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia traversing to Hail, Al Artawiyah, Al
Qaisumah, Riyadh, Al Dawadimi, Wadi Ad Dawasir, Bisha and returning
in the final sprint of the race to Jeddah where it all began.
The team for the H2 Racing Truck® consisted, for this heavy
vehicle, of a crew driven by a Dakar winner, Philippe Jacquot
pilot, and included Christophe GAUSSIN, CEO of GAUSSIN, as racing
team manager. This heavy class 8 truck was entered in the
experimental category of the Dakar 2022 for new clean energies, and
it was designed for extreme environments, which was intended to
demonstrate the performance and reliability of the
hydrogen-electric motorization developed by GAUSSIN.
GAUSSIN and ARAMCO celebrated the success of the company’s first
year as a participant in the Dakar Rally at the closing ceremony on
January 14 in Saudi Arabia, which was highlighted by a luminous
drone show in the Jeddah sky. GAUSSIN also took the finish podium
at the event and put its H2 Racing Truck® on display for all to
see.
The successful demonstration of the H2 Racing Truck® during the
event is promising but also rich in lessons for GAUSSIN, which was
able to note the useful areas of improvement for the future, in
particular the reduction of the truck's weight and center of
gravity.
“We are very proud of our first run in the Dakar, which is a
great success for GAUSSIN. The H2 Racing Truck® passed the planned
test route without a hitch, with an availability ratio of 99.9%. We
even exceeded some of our expectations, with a demonstrated range
of 400 km, whereas our conservative estimate was for a range of
around 250 km. Our hydrogen truck impressed on the spot, with its
speed of 140 km/h, coupled with the silence of its engine, which is
a huge asset for drivers, and finally a phenomenal torque, which
made the difference in the dunes. This first entry also allows
GAUSSIN to improve its truck in the future. Our ability to achieve
a strong finish to the race is a testament to the conviction of our
team that we must fight against climate change now and accelerate
the transition to clean energy options,” said Christophe
Gaussin, CEO of GAUSSIN.
A promising success for the marketing of GAUSSIN’s hydrogen
trucks
The H2 Racing Truck® is an illustration of GAUSSIN's latest
innovations. Unlike the solutions currently available on the
market, the implementation of the hydrogen system has been
developed on the basis of an ultra-light chassis designed around
the hydrogen and electric powertrain and based on the modular
skateboard launched last April by GAUSSIN (see press release from
April 27, 2021). It is the precursor of GAUSSIN's new range of 100%
hydrogen and electric road trucks, designed by PININFARINA, which
will be marketed this year and of which it is the first model.
While obtaining the truck's registration to drive on European roads
was a first success, the H2 Racing Truck®'s successful run in the
Dakar Rally is an undeniable asset for attracting new partners and
customers on the market. Winning new licensing agreements is one of
GAUSSIN's stated objectives in the context of its participation in
the Dakar, and several promising relationships have been
established during the race.
A success that reinforces the ARAMCO-GAUSSIN
partnership
ARAMCO’s sponsorship of the truck is part of a broader ambition
that aims to establish a modern manufacturing facility as well as
hydrogen distribution business for on-road and off-road hydrogen
powered vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ARAMCO’s Advanced Innovation Center (LAB7) will be closely
involved in GAUSSIN’s development of hydrogen-powered vehicles and
the development of a remote controlled/autonomous hydrogen racing
truck. LAB7 aims to integrate ARAMCO’s composite materials into
GAUSSIN’s existing range of products to reduce the weight, energy
consumption and cost of these vehicles.
“This is a milestone in the development of hydrogen. The Dakar
Rally is one of the most grueling motorsport events in the world —
a test of a vehicle’s ability to cope in the harshest conditions.
As part of ARAMCO’s collaborations with key industrial players in
the hydrogen sector, we are proud to be part of this historic
moment, which demonstrates the significant potential of hydrogen as
a viable alternative energy source,” said Ahmad A. Al Sa’adi,
ARAMCO’s Senior Vice President of Technical Services.
Upcoming
events
HyET Hydrogen Summit – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
February 27th
2021 financial results: April 26th
About Aramco
Aramco is a global integrated energy and chemicals company. We
are driven by the core belief that energy is opportunity. From
producing approximately one in every eight barrels of the world’s
oil supply to developing new energy technologies, our global team
is dedicated to creating impact in all that we do. We focus on
making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more
useful. This helps promote stability and long-term growth around
the world. www.aramco.com
Contact Information:
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investor.relations@aramco.com Aramco
About GAUSSIN
GAUSSIN is an engineering company that designs, assembles and
sells innovative products and services in the transport and
logistics field. Its know-how encompasses cargo and passenger
transport, autonomous technologies allowing for self-driving
solutions such as Automotive Guided Vehicles, and the integration
all types of batteries, electric and hydrogen fuel cells in
particular. With more than 50,000 vehicles worldwide, GAUSSIN
enjoys a strong reputation in four fast-expanding markets: port
terminals, airports, logistics and people mobility. The group has
developed strategic partnerships with major global players in order
to accelerate its commercial penetration: Siemens Postal, Parcel
& Airport Logistics in the airport field, Bolloré Ports and ST
Engineering in ports and Bluebus for people mobility. GAUSSIN has
broadened its business model with the signing of license agreements
accelerating the diffusion of its technology throughout the world.
The acquisition of METALLIANCE confirms the emergence of an
international group present in all segments of intelligent and
clean vehicles.
In October 2021, GAUSSIN won the Dubai World Challenge for
Self-Driving Transport.
In January 2022, GAUSSIN successfully completed the 2022 Dakar
Rally with its H2 Racing Truck, the first hydrogen-powered vehicle
to enter the race and generate zero CO2 emissions.
GAUSSIN has been listed on Euronext Growth in Paris since
2010.
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