All-electric off-road SUV championship Extreme E has become a member of the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance.
Confirmed:
- Enables Extreme E to collaborate with industry leaders around hydrogen
- Spin-off Extreme H series will be an R&D testbed for emerging technologies and sustainable solutions
Context:
The Monaco Hydrogen Alliance is a not-for-profit association under Monegasque law designed to promote the use of green hydrogen in land, air and maritime transportation. Extreme E is set to launch Extreme H, its hydrogen spin-off series, in 2025, with the first off-road hydrogen series to become an official world championship under the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in 2026.
Comment:
Ali Russell, managing director of Extreme E, said: “We are delighted to become an official member of the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance. The potential for utilising green hydrogen is huge, and like the Alliance we have been dedicated to promoting sustainable, zero-emission mobility while significantly reducing the impact on the planet.
“As the energy transition continues at pace towards a low carbon future, it is crucial to collaborate with industry leaders and pioneers to deliver sustainable solutions which can have an enormous impact, especially as we move towards Extreme H and the first-ever hydrogen racing world championship.”
Coming next:
Development of the Extreme H series is ongoing, with testing of the first prototype chassis underway ahead of the first season in 2025.