Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO)

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Hydrogen category at Le Mans

A planned category for hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete alongside fuel cell electric vehicles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Circuit de la Sarthe – Hydrogen Demonstration Area (MissionH24 Paddock)

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Hydrogen combustion engine

An engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, emitting only water vapor, while mirroring traditional internal combustion principles.

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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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Alpenglow Production

Alpine's initiative to bring the Alpenglow sports car into production, with consideration for a hydrogen combustion engine variant for street-legal models.

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GR H2 Racing Concept development

Development of the GR H2 Racing Concept into a full race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, involving collaboration between Toyota's Higashi Fuji research facility and Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe.

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2027 H2 category

A proposed racing category for hydrogen-powered vehicles suggested by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest.

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Circuit de la Sarthe

Mobile H2 station

Spa-Francorchamps circuit

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A hydrogen-powered race car developed by Alpine, featuring a hydrogen combustion engine, lightweight design, and advanced integration of hydrogen tanks.

Toyota's existing Hypercar that will continue to race in the World Endurance Championship alongside the new hydrogen Hypercar starting 2028.

Popular Toyota model that will continue in conventional production, with potential future hydrogen-powered versions if fuel cell demand grows.

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Laurens van der Acker

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Hydrogen combustion engine development for motorsport

Liquid hydrogen storage and safety regulations for racing

Hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines

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In the news (7)

Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Toyota TR LH2 Prototype to Demo at Le Mans 24 Hours

28 days ago

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) is a French motorsport organisation founded in 1906 and based in Le Mans, best known as the organiser and promoter of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Since 2018 the ACO, together with partners such as MissionH24, has been actively developing hydrogen technologies for enduran

MissionH24 Enters a New Era: Liquid Hydrogen Takes Center Stage in Engine Technology

1 year 5 months ago

As a co-promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the ACO is a key partner in MissionH24 and announced the pivot to liquid hydrogen for the H24EVO prototype.

Toyota's Bold 2028 WEC Plan: Hydrogen Hypercar to Shake Up Le Mans Racing Scene

1 year 11 months ago

Organizer of the Le Mans 24 Hours and co-regulator of the World Endurance Championship; working with FIA to establish hydrogen regulations and phased introduction timeline.

This double-hydrogen engine uses a curious gas: 340 hp and a detail that no one can explain

2 years 1 month ago

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest suggested a potential 2027 H2 category, which the Alpenglow prototype hints at its potential role in.

Hydrogen Car Innovation Hits the Track at Spa-Francorchamps

2 years 2 months ago

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is involved in promoting sustainable racing practices and has a history with MissionH24, having previously showcased prototypes at Spa-Francorchamps.

The Evolution of Hydrogen Combustion Engines in Motorsports

2 years 5 months ago

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has decided to allow hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete in a dedicated hydrogen category at Le Mans.

Toyota unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Circuit de la Sarthe

3 years ago

The organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which confirmed that H2 combustion and fuel cell race cars would be permitted at the event from 2026 onwards.

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