Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Toyota Motor Corporation
Participating in Dakar 2024 to Develop Small Hydrogen Engines
Accelerating Development of Core Technologies and Building Global Alliances
Toward Early Adoption of Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines

HySE-X1 *Mockup image for illustration purposes only
The HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter
our hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the "Mission 1000" Challenge of the “Dakar2024” (Dakar Rally*1) set to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5 to 19, 2024.
Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar Future Program, an effort aimed at urging
automakers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies like hydrogenengines and electric or biofuel hybrids. HySE’s entry in Mission 1000 will be the hydrogenengine-equipped HySE-X1. It will be driven in some of the harshest environmental conditions
in what is considered the world's toughest motorsport, providing an excellent opportunity tostudy how the hydrogen engine will perform in such conditions. This will allow us to easily
identify potential issues with small mobility*2 that are yet unknown, and to accelerate theestablishment of baseline hydrogen engine technology. In addition, by participating in theworld-renowned Dakar Rally, we can promote HySE’s presence and initiatives, thereby
working to further build a global and cross-industry network for the realization of compacthydrogen mobility.
The HySE-X1 that will contest the event is based around a chassis built by HySE partner1

company Overdrive Racing (Belgium)*3 with a modified layout to accommodate a hydrogenfuel tank and fuel supply system. Powering it is the hydrogen-powered-engine for motorcycles
that HySE is currently using in our research activities. Hydrogen refueling and maintenancewill be performed by Overdrive Racing.
HySE also plans to exhibit a mockup of the HySE-X1 at the Motorsports Program booth at
the Japan Mobility Show 2023*4 that will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo).
As an association aiming to achieve a carbon-neutral society, HySE has been researchingsmall hydrogen engines and we plan to continue doing so alongside our partner companies,
working together to carry out research toward implementing and popularizing small hydrogenengines.
■Kenji Komatsu,

Chairman of HySE and Executive Officer of Technical Research &Development Center, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., comments, “We have decided to participate in
the Dakar Rally, which we know has a rich history and tradition. Our main reason forparticipating is to give us the chance to communicate the results of our research in a way
that’s easy to understand. Also, by participating in the event, we can identify potential issues
and refine our technology to solve the technical themes required for the establishment ofhydrogen small mobilities as soon as possible. We hope everyone will look for us there andcheer us on!”■HySE-X1 hydrogen-powered-engine vehicle
Overall length × width × height: 3,530 mm × 2,070 mm × 1,700 mm
Weight: Approx. 1,500 kg
Engine type / valve train: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, In-Line Four supercharged engine / DOHC
16 valves
Total displacement: 998 cm3
Related Release: “Ministerial Approval Granted to Form Research Body “HySE” forDevelopment of Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines to Help Build Decarbonized Society”
https://global.kawasaki.com/news_230517-1e.pdf■Overview of HySEHySE: Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology
Location: Yaesu Central Tower, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Full members: Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation *As of2

October 01, 2023
Chairman: Kenji Komatsu (Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.)
1. The Dakar Rally is a rally raid event that has been held every year since 1978, coveringterrain ranging from deserts to mud to mountains.
- Mission 1000 Challenge: https://www.dakar.com/en/dakar-world/therace/dakarfuture/mission-1000- Dakar Future program: https://www.dakar.com/en/dakar-world/therace/dakar-future
2. Motorcycles, light four-wheeled vehicles, small boats, construction machinery, drones,etc.
3. Racing team based in Belgium
4. The Japan Mobility Show 2023 is organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers
Association, and will be held between Oct. 25 and Nov. 5, with Oct. 25-26 as press days,Oct. 27 as a special invitational day, and Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 as days for the general public.

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