The Motorsport of the
Future is Green
Environmental protection and sustainability have long been
of global significance and relevance. And motorsport is no
exception – even though reconciliation often involves major
challenges, there are numerous initiatives for a green future for
the sport. AVL RACETECH is taking responsibility in this area
and actively contributes to making motorsport more environ-
mentally friendly and sustainable.
One of the pioneering projects is the development and produc-
tion of a hydrogen combustion engine specifically for racing.
This is a compact, hydrogen-powered 2-liter turbocharged
engine, which achieves a completely new level of performance
through intelligent water injection. The aim is to produce an
environmentally friendly racing engine that with a total output
of 300 kW is on a par with production-based motorsport
classes. The brand- and team-independent development of the
engine opens up a wide range of possible applications, such
as equipping a carbon-neutral race series with the AVL H2 ICE
RACE engine.
In addition to alternative drive units, AVL is also working
on solutions for the environmentally friendly production of
hydrogen – if required, this can be done at the racetrack in the
future. Modular solutions in transportable containers make this
possible. For racetrack operators and race series, this opens up
the possibility of cooperating with AVL RACETECH to hold race
events that are completely carbon neutral.
While the goal of carbon-neutral motorsport is yet to be
achieved, AVL RACETECH is already investing in more sustain-
able and climate-friendly motorsport according to the motto
“Drive Fast, Act Faster”. For the third year in a row, all CO2
emissions generated by AVL RACETECH brand ambassadors
will be offset. The entire carbon footprint produced during
the racing season will be offset in cooperation with the Green
Future Project, by purchasing rainforest areas in the Narupa
Reserve (Ecuador). This not only permanently protects valuable
forest areas, but also ensures the preservation of biodiversity.
AVL RACETECH Brand Ambassador Ferdinand Habsburg, who
initiated the “Drive Fast, Act Faster” program together with the
Green Future Project, wants to make use of the role model
effect of such projects as well as the carbon offsetting. The
idea is to promote sustainable developments and the positive
environmental and social impact in the communities in which
they are implemented.
Offering a hydrogen
racing engine makes
us a pioneer in the
field of sustainable
motorsport.
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AVL RACETECH
AVL H2 ICE RACE engine, 2-liter
turbo with an output of 300 kW.
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