ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest)

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Hydrogen Car Racing Category

ACO's planned introduction of hydrogen-powered racing vehicles to the World Endurance Championship. Originally targeted for 2024 but delayed to 2025 due to pandemic-related setbacks in hydrogen technology development.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Liquid Hydrogen Storage

Cryogenically stored hydrogen maintained at -253°C in a vacuum-insulated tank, offering 2.8 times more energy density than gaseous hydrogen for aviation applications.

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Rhône-Alpes (Lyon area)

Rhône-Alpes (Lyon area)

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Hydrogen Car Racing Category

ACO's planned introduction of hydrogen-powered racing vehicles to the World Endurance Championship. Originally targeted for 2024 but delayed to 2025 due to pandemic-related setbacks in hydrogen technology development.

planned 1 mention

H24EVO hydrogen race car prototype

A hydrogen race car prototype that will integrate Bosch's L-HSCU and be featured in demonstration laps at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans.

planned 1 mention

Excellium Racing 100 Fuel Supply

TotalEnergies' initiative to supply 100% renewable fuel for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours. The fuel is made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and ETBE produced near Lyon.

announced 1 mention

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Refinery near Lyon

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L-HSCU (Liquid Hydrogen Storage Control Unit)

An integrated control system designed to monitor cryogenic hydrogen storage parameters, managing everything from tank refueling interfaces to emergency safety procedures.

Excellium Racing 100

A 100% renewable racing fuel made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and Ethyl Tertio Butyl Ether (ETBE). The fuel reduces CO2 emissions by 65% compared to conventional fuel and will be supplied to the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours starting in 2022.

hydrogen race car prototype

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Patrick Pouyanne

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In the news (2)

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Take Center Stage at Le Mans with Bosch’s Liquid Hydrogen Tech

1 year 1 month ago

One of the founding partners of MissionH24, the ACO is an organization with a long history in motorsport, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

FIA WEC delays hydrogen cars but takes aim at 100% renewable fuel

4 years 10 months ago

French motorsport organization organizing the Le Mans 24 Hours and World Endurance Championship. Leading the transition to renewable fuels and hydrogen vehicles in motorsport.

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