Bosch and Maserati Optimize Hydrogen Engine for Le Mans Race Car
Bosch Motorsport and Maserati have developed an optimized hydrogen-powered engine based on the Maserati Nettuno gasoline engine for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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What Happened
Bosch Motorsport is showcasing its commitment to sustainability at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by advancing its alternative powertrain demonstration. The optimized hydrogen engine, derived from Maserati's Nettuno gasoline engine, is being tested in a race car developed with strategic partner Ligier Automotive. Ingo Mauel, Head of Bosch Motorsport, stated that the collaboration combines expertise to bring sustainable performance to the road faster.
“To make a vision like the hydrogen race car a reality, you need a strong team. Our strategic partnership with Ligier Automotive is the foundation on which we are developing and testing the vehicle. At the same time, our collaboration with Maserati provided a first-class basis for the engine. This pooling of expertise is our key to bringing sustainable performance to the road faster.”
- Bosch Motorsport – hydrogen powertrain development
- Maserati – provided Nettuno gasoline engine as base
- Ligier Automotive – vehicle development and testing partner
Why this matters
The partnership aims to prove that hydrogen combustion engines can deliver sustainable, long-distance racing performance, potentially accelerating hydrogen technology for road cars.
Terms in This Story
- hydrogen engine
- An internal combustion engine that burns hydrogen instead of gasoline, producing mainly water vapor as exhaust.
- Nettuno engine
- A V6 gasoline engine developed by Maserati, incorporating Formula 1-derived technologies.
- Ligier Automotive
- A French race car manufacturer and engineering partner involved in developing the hydrogen-powered vehicle.
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