HVS and Dawson Technologies Sign MoU for Development of Hydrogen GT Racing Cars

The collaboration will focus on future joint projects, revenue generation, and new technology innovations in the hydrogen vehicle sector.

Glasgow G75 0QF, United Kingdom- Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd., (HVS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dawson Technologies Ltd., to jointly accelerate the completion of two “GTh” demonstrator hydrogen fuel cell Grand Touring (GT) racing cars.  

Under the MoU, HVS and Dawson Technologies will collaborate to speed up the development of the GTh demonstrator vehicles while exploring future joint projects. The partnership aims to generate revenue and ensure investment returns while advancing hydrogen vehicle technology. Both companies will adopt a shared branding strategy, prominently featuring the D3/HVS logo in their marketing efforts to showcase their innovations.

Mr. Ian Palmer, Managing Director of HVS, said, "The development of the GTh demonstrator vehicles is a key milestone in our commitment to help deliver zero-emission technologies. Our partnership with Dawson Technologies will provide valuable R&D tools that will enable us to bring our vehicles to market faster, providing tangible benefits for both companies and the wider industry."

Dawson Technologies will make its vehicles available for HVS's technical testing and promotional activities, while HVS will provide its hydrogen HGV demonstrators for Dawson's use. This exchange will enhance both organizations' capabilities and refine their vehicles. As hydrogen-powered motorsport categories, like the Le Mans 24 Hours Hydrogen class in 2027, emerge, this partnership will help prepare the GTh racing series demonstrator vehicles for competition, positioning them at the forefront of zero-emission racing advancements.

Mr. Ian J Dawson, CEO/CTO of Dawson Technologies, said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to combine our expertise with HVS in developing cutting-edge hydrogen technologies. The completion of these demonstrators will be a game-changer in demonstrating the viability of hydrogen propulsion technology in both GT racing cars and heavy-duty transport.”

Mr. Steve Fletcher, Chief Technical Officer of HVS, said, “This programme of work allows us to apply the advanced powertrain and control technology we have developed for our own products and adapt it to a new application, however, the boundary conditions for high performance racing cars provide us with a great platform for Research & Development and allow us to assess emerging technologies that advance our combined teams knowledge.”

The partnership is established for an initial five-year period, with a strong potential for renewal as both organizations pursue their goals. This timeframe allows for the achievement of current objectives while laying the groundwork for long-term collaboration on future projects.