A Russian racer named Sergei Karjakin has announced that the hydrogen fuel vehicle he helped develop has moved into mass production in Germany. The news is being reported by TASS. The company involved ordered a production run from a German client, and the powerplant project that Karjakin contributed to has been integrated into German car manufacturing. This machine holds potential for tourism, sport, and even mining sectors, and it is already in production and in use across several applications. (Credit: TASS report)
The racing professional stressed that he feels a strong sense of pride in Russia being sought for engineering expertise. He noted that intellectual property was requested and that his team delivered it at a high standard. This includes technical know-how and designs that underpin the hydrogen system in use today. (Attribution: TASS)
According to Karjakin, domestic production of such vehicles in Russia remains limited due to sanctions. He explained that the hydrogen engine story has paused because the necessary localization within Russia is not currently possible. He expressed hope that sanctions might ease in the future, allowing the project to move forward again. (Source: TASS)
The announcement also mentions plans for a hydrogen-powered car intended to participate in the Dakar rally marathon in 2022. As the event organizers require, by 2026 all priority competitors, including the Russian crew, must operate with alternative fuel sources. (Reported by TASS)
In another note, a prominent Chinese Formula 1 driver will appear in promotional material for Zeekr. (Attribution: TASS)