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The electric-hydrogen prototype H24EVO has been unveiled ahead of the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans by Mission H24 co-presidents, Pierre Fillon and Jean-Michel Bouresche. Following the initial plans on the H24EVO in October 2023, a physical mock-up of the car was showcased in the Hydrogen Village during the race week of […]
In October 2023, a physical mock-up of the H24EVO was unveiled at the Hydrogen Village during the Le Mans 24 Hours race week. The car features a sleek blue and white livery, showcasing an evolution from previous sketches. Fillion, the president of ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), spoke about the significance of the H24 as the first electric hydrogen prototype in endurance racing. The H24EVO represents a new phase in MissionH24, aiming to compete with traditional combustion-powered cars. With a focus on becoming the first FIA homologated electric-hydrogen prototype, the H24EVO integrates cutting-edge technologies, such as a powerful powertrain and hydrogen gas tanks. Future plans involve assembling the power unit and conducting bench-testing with the powertrain components from October 2024.