Revolutionizing Motorsport with Hydrogen: The H24EVO Prototype
Key Ideas
- The H24EVO, powered by a 300-kilowatt fuel cell and a 650 KW electric motor, aims to match the pace of current LMGT3 cars, signaling a promising future for hydrogen in motorsport.
- MissionH24 transitions from gaseous to liquid hydrogen to align with the FIA's directive, anticipating track testing of the H24EVO in April 2026 for the new FIA World Endurance Championship category for hydrogen vehicles in 2028.
- The upcoming 2025 ACO H2 Village at the 24 Hours of Le Mans will showcase hydrogen mobility and motorsport innovations, including the Ligier JS2 RH2 and the Alpine Alpenglow HY6, highlighting the industry's shift towards liquid hydrogen in motorsports.
- Partnerships like Ligier Automotive-Bosch Engineering collaboration showcase the industry's commitment to R&D in liquid hydrogen for motorsport applications, with Ligier's JS2 RH2 already undergoing extensive testing.
The MissionH24 initiative is set to revolutionize motorsport with the H24EVO hydrogen prototype, the central attraction at the 2025 ACO H2 Village during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This cutting-edge prototype, powered by a 300-kilowatt fuel cell and a 650 KW electric motor, is designed to match the performance levels of current LMGT3 cars, showcasing the potential of hydrogen in motorsport. To adapt to the FIA's focus on liquid hydrogen, MissionH24 has shifted the H24EVO from gaseous to liquid hydrogen storage, with plans for bench testing in October and track testing in April 2026. This aligns with the anticipation of a new FIA World Endurance Championship category for hydrogen vehicles to be launched in 2028. The 2025 ACO H2 Village will not just feature the H24EVO but also other hydrogen prototypes like the Ligier JS2 RH2 and the Alpine Alpenglow HY6, reinforcing the industry's transition towards liquid hydrogen in motorsports. Industry leaders like Ligier Automotive and Bosch Engineering are collaborating to drive R&D efforts towards liquid hydrogen applications, evident in the development and testing of the JS2 RH2. The demonstration runs of these prototypes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans will showcase the progress and commitment towards a sustainable and innovative future in motorsport.