Revolutionizing Motorsport: Extreme H World Cup Drives Hydrogen Adoption
Key Ideas
- Extreme H World Cup, the successor to Extreme E, aims to showcase hydrogen-powered racing and promote hydrogen adoption.
- Hydrogen is highlighted as a key solution for storing renewable energy effectively in the motorsport industry.
- The championship aims to incentivize involvement in hydrogen technology and accelerate its adoption by showcasing its potential.
- Extreme H plans to run events off generators powered by hydrogen, aiming to contribute renewable energy back into the grid.
The FIA Extreme H World Cup is set to feature ten cars in a groundbreaking motorsport series aiming to drive hydrogen adoption and awareness. The series, a successor to Extreme E, will illustrate the potential of hydrogen-powered racing through the Pioneer 25 car. Managing Director Ali Russell and Global Hydrogen Development Manager Andy Welch emphasized the importance of the championship in promoting hydrogen as a solution for effective renewable energy storage. By using a hydrogen fuel cell in the electric drive train, Extreme H showcases the versatility and efficiency of hydrogen technology. The championship plans to run entire events off generators powered by hydrogen, aiming to become 'climate positive' by putting renewable energy back into the grid. Russell calls for industry support to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technology, urging companies and visionaries to get involved. Extreme H's goal is to incentivize participation in hydrogen technology and drive investment in hydrogen infrastructure. Through extreme locations and innovative testing environments, the championship aims to showcase the potential of hydrogen in motorsport and beyond.