Extreme E Rebrands to Extreme H: Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Race Car for Off-Road Racing Series
Key Ideas
  • Extreme E, a premium off-road EV racing series, is transitioning to hydrogen with the rebranding to Extreme H and unveiling the hydrogen-powered race car, Pioneer 25.
  • The first season of Extreme H is set to commence in April 2025 in Saudi Arabia, followed by races in the UK, Germany, Italy, and the US, showcasing the viability of hydrogen as a fuel source.
  • Founder and CEO Alejandro Agag emphasized that the shift to hydrogen is about creating green power solutions applicable in various settings and testing the wider hydrogen ecosystem for future adoption.
  • The flagship race car, Pioneer 25, features a 75kW hydrogen fuel cell, aiming to promote hydrogen as a sustainable fuel option and establish a market for hydrogen-based technologies.
Extreme E, a renowned off-road EV racing series, has decided to transition to hydrogen technology by rebranding itself as Extreme H. This move was accompanied by the unveiling of a hydrogen-powered race car named Pioneer 25, signifying the series' commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The inaugural season of Extreme H is scheduled to kick off in April 2025 in Saudi Arabia, with subsequent races planned in the UK, Germany, Italy, and the US. The shift to hydrogen is seen as a strategic decision to not only demonstrate the effectiveness of hydrogen as a fuel source but also to explore and optimize the entire hydrogen ecosystem, covering areas like recharging infrastructure and hydrogen transportation. Alejandro Agag, the founder and CEO of Extreme E/H, highlighted that this transition goes beyond e-mobility, aiming to foster green power solutions adaptable to diverse environments. The flagship race car, Pioneer 25, is equipped with a 75kW hydrogen fuel cell, underlining the series' goal to advocate for hydrogen technology and catalyze the growth of the hydrogen market for future applications.
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