Extreme H Shifts Gear to Allow OEMs Integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Pioneer 25 Series Car
Key Ideas
  • Extreme H is changing its approach by permitting OEMs to incorporate their hydrogen fuel cells in the upcoming Pioneer 25 series' car, transitioning from a single-make series to showcase diverse technologies.
  • This move aims to control costs, prevent a technology arms war, and highlight existing off-the-shelf fuel cell technology through racing, promoting innovation at a reasonable price point.
  • Collaboration with the FIA is to ensure regulations maintain cost control and competitiveness. Energy output of fuel cells can be regulated similar to fuel flow limits in other racing series.
  • Leading manufacturers like Honda, BMW, Toyota, Hyundai, and others have shown interest in participating, signaling a positive momentum in hydrogen fuel cell adoption in motorsports.
Extreme H, in a strategic shift from its predecessor Extreme E, is introducing a new avenue for manufacturers to develop their own hydrogen fuel cells by allowing integration into the Pioneer 25 series' car. This move diverges from the single-make series concept to emphasize innovation and cost control. Mark Grain, the technical director of Extreme H, highlighted the logic behind this decision, focusing on leveraging existing off-the-shelf fuel cell technology to showcase and promote advancements in hydrogen fuel cells through racing. The collaboration with the FIA aims to set regulations that ensure cost containment and competitive racing by controlling the energy output of fuel cells. This approach mirrors fuel flow limits seen in other racing series like Formula 1. Noteworthy manufacturers such as Honda, BMW, Toyota, and Hyundai have already shown interest in participating, signaling a strong momentum towards hydrogen fuel cell adoption in motorsports. The emphasis remains on promoting technology and innovation while keeping costs manageable and competition fair.
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