With automakers revealing comprehensive EV strategies and releasing new electric models on an almost daily basis, it's easy for hydrogen-powered vehicles to get lost in the chaos. Make no mistake, though - several automakers are heavily invested in hydrogen power. Last year, Hyundai announced that it would be putting $1.1 billion into building two new fuel cell plants in South Korea under the Hyundai Mobis brand. Days ago, and even more excitingly, we found out that Yamaha would be building a hydrogen-powered V8 engine for Toyota. Remember, too, that Toyota has only just launched its first EV in the bZ4X, but has had the hydrogen-powered Mirai around for two generations. Renault now wants a piece of the hydrogen pie and has just revealed a teaser for a hydrogen-powered concept car.

The teaser shows off the front of the concept car which has lots of sharp body panels and neat exterior lighting, including an illuminated Renault badge. Like that Yamaha project, it seems that this Renault has an actual engine running on hydrogen, based on Renault's wording of a "hydrogen engine". However, the company did not delve further into the technical specifics of the powertrain. The French automaker further says that the car "embodies the decarbonization trajectory of the Group and the Renault brand as well as their progress of circular economy, recycled and recyclable materials."

Back to the styling, though. This appears to be a crossover of sorts, and it has some advanced features like cameras instead of conventional side mirrors. There are hints of the Megane E-Tech in the front fascia but the concept appears to be even more aggressive.

The Renault concept was designed under the direction of Renault Design Director Gilles Vidal, who oversaw last year's redesign of the brand's logo when it was shown on the Renault 5 prototype. The new Renault concept follows the reveal of a hydrogen-powered GR Yaris by Toyota last year. Because of hydrogen's unique properties, this special Yaris promises immediate responsiveness and a unique sound from its 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo.

If Toyota and Renault can extend the life of the internal combustion engine in this way, you wouldn't be able to find a gear head anywhere who would object. Whether it can be done at scale remains to be seen. Renault's new concept will be fully revealed sometime in May this year.