Extreme E Cancels 2024 Races for Transition to Hydrogen-Powered Extreme H
Key Ideas
- Extreme E has canceled remaining races in 2024 to transition to the hydrogen-powered Extreme H series.
- The focus is on the shift to hydrogen power, with the championship investing in innovations for the new era.
- The hydrogen-powered car has successfully passed mandatory chassis crash tests by the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
- The series is exploring alternative venues to conclude the season and is committed to becoming the world's first hydrogen racing series.
Extreme E has made the decision to cancel the remaining races in its 2024 season to facilitate the transition to the hydrogen-powered Extreme H series. This decision means that races in Sardinia, Italy, and Phoenix, US, will no longer take place. The series is now looking into alternative venues to ensure the season can be concluded.
The focus of Extreme E has shifted towards hydrogen power, with significant investments being made in innovations for this new era. While the chance of finishing the 2024 season is not guaranteed, the series is determined to give Extreme E a proper send-off before fully committing to Extreme H.
In a positive development, the hydrogen-powered car has successfully passed the mandatory chassis crash tests with the FIA, marking a significant milestone as the first hydrogen racing car to do so. Alejandro Agag, the founder and chief executive of Extreme E, expressed the commitment to making Extreme H the world's first hydrogen racing series.
Resilience tests for the car's tanks and battery packs are upcoming, with further track testing scheduled for later months. The production of the cars will commence soon, with deliveries expected before the end of 2024. The series is working closely with teams and stakeholders to find suitable alternatives for the final season schedule, keeping the door open for future collaborations.