The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a century-old race and a veritable technological laboratory for mobility, is actively participating in the energy transition, notably with MissionH24, a program that is expected to initiate the creation of a Hydrogen category in Endurance racing starting in 2028.
 
Hydrogen makes it possible to envision competitive prototypes with a range and refueling time similar to those of conventional combustion engine racing cars, without any CO2 emissions from the exhaust!
After the LMPH2G, the first H2 demonstrator, then the H24, the first H2 racing car (which has finished every time it entered the Michelin Le Mans Cup), the H24EVO will demonstrate significant progress on the track. Its first tests are scheduled for 2026.
 
To achieve these goals, the H24EVO combines the experience of numerous partners, specialists in motorsport and/or hydrogen. FORVIA, a recognized specialist in hydrogen storage, will provide the liquid hydrogen storage solution for this racing prototype. The extreme operating conditions at -253°C require advanced expertise as well as an optimized design to meet the performance requirements of a competition vehicle. FORVIA was selected in particular for its expertise in calculations and simulations, ensuring precise sizing of the liquid hydrogen tank.
 
 
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and Co-President of MissionH24: "MissionH24 is a pioneering program, contributing to the creation of the hydrogen category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship. To achieve this goal of zero-CO2 emissions racing, we need to bring together all the expertise and energy to create this new era of endurance racing. The arrival of FORVIA within the project continues the creation of this pioneering and unique team."
 
Jean-Michel Bouresche, Co-President of MissionH24 and CEO of H24Project: "We are very pleased to welcome FORVIA to MissionH24 to supply the liquid hydrogen tank for the H24EVO. FORVIA's arrival is part of a strategy to consolidate our network of stakeholders committed to the decarbonization of mobility." Its integration strengthens the synergies of our ecosystem of excellence and will undoubtedly contribute to achieving our technical and sporting objectives. Furthermore, FORVIA is a co-shareholder of Symbio, supplier of the hydrogen fuel cell and an early partner of MissionH24.”
 
Bassel Aslan, Technical Director of MissionH24: "By partnering with FORVIA, MissionH24 not only acquires unparalleled expertise in cryogenic storage, but also the innovative spirit needed to design a solution that meets the challenges of motorsport. With FORVIA at our side, the technical team and I are more confident in designing a safe and compact storage system that overcomes all challenges and sets a new benchmark for the application of this cutting-edge technology in motorsport."
 
Yves Dumoulin, Senior Vice President, FORVIA, Hydrogen Solutions: "This collaboration represents an opportunity for our teams to leverage their engineering skills and our liquid hydrogen storage solutions in a high-performance environment, while strengthening our expertise for future heavy-duty mobility solutions."