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Alpine’s Bruno Famin says the French manufacturer believes hydrogen power for sportscars is “very promising”, as Alpine launched its updated hydrogen-powered Alpenglow concept car. The Alpenglow was first unveiled in 2022 as Alpine’s look to the future of its brand. However, while the 2022 version was a static display model, the new car, named the […]
The Alpenglow was first unveiled in 2022 as Alpine’s vision for the future of its brand, but the new HY4 model is a ‘rolling racelab’ featuring a 4-cylinder hydrogen-powered engine. Alpine’s vice president of motorsports, Famin, highlighted hydrogen as a promising solution for sportscars due to its low emissions. The HY4 generates 250kW, reaches 27,000 RPM, and has a top speed of 270kph, with an upcoming HY6 model planned with a 6-cylinder hydrogen-powered engine. The HY4 is not a racecar but a prototype aimed at testing and developing hydrogen technology for potential future road and racecar applications. Alpine plans to leverage the knowledge gained from the HY4 to potentially introduce hydrogen-powered cars in Le Mans races by 2027.
