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Extreme E has announced that Symbio will be its official hydrogen fuel cell supplier when the series is rechristened Extreme H in 2025. The electric off-road series will be making the change from b…
Extreme E announced that Symbio will be its official hydrogen fuel cell supplier when the series transitions to Extreme H in 2025, marking the shift from battery-powered to hydrogen fuel cell cars, making it the world’s first full hydrogen-powered racing series. The partnership with Symbio is the first major confirmation for the series’ new era, with Extreme E managing director Ali Russell expressing excitement for the upcoming inaugural season of Extreme H. Symbio, with ownership including Michelin and Stellantis, will provide a 75kW hydrogen fuel cell for Extreme H, fueled by on-site hydrogen creation using solar power. CEO of Symbio, Philippe Rosier, highlighted the partnership as a testament to their technology and the unique testing opportunities that motorsport provides for their fuel cell solutions. The current season of Extreme E continues with a strong lineup of drivers in Saudi Arabia, featuring top names like Johan Kristofferson, Mattias Ekstrom, Travis Pastrana, Laia Sanz, and Cristina Gutierrez.
