# Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks Gaussin Unveils Concept for Dakar Rally-Ready H2 Racing Truck By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-11-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin References: [motorauthority](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1134124_france-s-gaussin-unveils-hydrogen-electric-truck-for-2022-dakar-rally?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Motorauthority2) & [gaussin](https://www.gaussin.com/)  French electric vehicle company Gaussin is set to launch the H2 Racing Truck, a hydrogen-electric vehicle developed for the 2022 Dakar [Rally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiver-x-expandable-66-dakar-rv). The one-of-kind truck is equipped with a 402-hp electric motor at each axle and extra-large, 176-pound hydrogen fuel cells. If the truck is carrying heavier loads, the vehicle can also draw power from its 82-kilowatt-hour battery. According to the company, the H2 Racing Truck can reach top speeds of 87 miles per hour with a range of 155 miles (in race conditions). In non-race conditions, the truck is designed to cover approximately 500 miles on a single hydrogen fill and fully charged battery. Although the truck was designed to handle the Dakar Rally, Gaussin plans to give it a general release, making it one of the company's five hydrogen-electric trucks slated to enter the market in the coming years. Image Credit: Gaussin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrogen-electric Vehicles for Racing:** Developing hydrogen-electric vehicles specifically for racing events presents an opportunity to push the limits of electric vehicle technology and showcase the benefits of alternative fuels. - **Dual Power Source Vehicles:** Creating vehicles that have the ability to draw power from both hydrogen fuel cells and a battery allows for increased flexibility and range for long distance driving. - **Commercial Defense Vehicles:** Introducing hydrogen-electric vehicles into the defense vehicle industry presents an opportunity to reduce emissions and cut back on the use of fossil fuels in the transport of military equipment and troops. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Developing and manufacturing hydrogen-electric vehicles for racing and commercial use presents a new avenue for growth in the automotive industry. - **Defense Industry:** Introducing hydrogen-electric vehicles into the defense vehicle industry presents a disruption for traditional fossil fuel-based transportation methods and an opportunity for companies to become leaders in sustainable transport for military use. - **Alternative Fuel Industry:** As hydrogen becomes a more viable alternative to fossil fuels for transport, there will be opportunities to develop and commercialize innovative hydrogen fuel cell technologies for use in vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Off-Road EV Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [Hydrogen Electric Shipping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-eexpert-hydrogen.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md)