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FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form
Following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting, the prioritization of hydrogen stored in liquid form over gas storage for combustion applications was announced. While no specific mention of fuel cell applications was made, it does not suggest a discount of the technology’s potential by the governing body. A statement from the FIA highlighted that liquid storage offers benefits in volume, weight, and powertrain layout optimization for motorsport environments. Solutions with compressed gas storage will only be considered as interim if they meet safety and technical standards. Momentum is building for hydrogen as a sustainable motorsport alternative due to its environmentally friendly byproduct of water from electrolysis with renewable energy sources. Plans include a H2 class at Le Mans 24 Hours starting in 2027 and the launch of the Extreme H racing series next year using fuel cell technology. Collaboration between Extreme H, Formula 1, and the FIA in a joint Hydrogen Working Group aims to evaluate technology use in motorsport through the Hydrogen Technical Working Group and established safety regulations from 2020.
