The LMPH2G hydrogen prototype participated in the opening tower of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race created in 1923 by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). Fruit of collaboration “Mission H24” between ACO, Greengt, a high -tech group specializing in research and development in the world of mobility of high -power hydrogen (fuel cell) and Total electric propulsion systems and total For the abounding, this world premiere of course promotes hydrogen technology. With its performance from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 s, more than 300 km at top speed and its engines developing 653 hp at 13,000 rpm, it has everything, even autonomy. The energy transition will therefore be sporty. Beyond the symbol of this first round of track in 2019, it is the race that is targeted here. However, many progress in the automobile has their origin in competitions. Introducing hydrogen into the race is a challenge, but a sensible, tangible challenge, because technologies already exist.
This project is a first step resolved towards decarbon, reasoned and responsible mobility, obvious for project partners.
Recognized as the most trying race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans have erected and always applied this principle: the future in the race. After successfully validating the front traction, disc brakes, direct injection, turbine engine, rotary engine, turbo, diesel or hybrid, ACO is committed today for Hydrogen mobility, with Le Mans 2024 in sight. One hundred years after the first 24 hours of Le Mans, will the legendary race be won by a hydrogen vehicle?
Text: Bouché Jérome • Photography: Frédéric Gaudin (ACO)
