Extreme H completes shakedown of first prototype ahead of hydrogen-powered championship
Extreme H has completed the first major milestone in its development as a series, with it carrying out a shakedown of the first prototype chassis ahead of the launch of the new hydrogen-powered championship in 2025.
Ahead of the launch of the Extreme H chassis later in 2024, a testing programme is now underway to ensure the championship is ready for its debut in just over a year from now.
Its current form, Extreme E – which sees vehicles totally powered by electric, was designed to be a testbed for innovation and solutions for mobility. The transition to hydrogen-powered racing and the Extreme H series is described as a ‘natural evolution of the series’ overarching mission to showcase the possibilities of new technologies in the race to fight climate issues, support decarbonisation and develop applications outside of motorsport.’
Key figures comment as Extreme H prototype is tested for the first time
Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Extreme E, said: “Completing this initial first shakedown of the Extreme H prototype ahead of schedule is a sign of strong progress being made as we prepare for the launch of Extreme H in 2025. We are thrilled to reveal the first look at our hydrogen-powered concept, which we feel is going to be ground-breaking in motorsport.
“This a hugely important first step as we transition towards an exciting hydrogen future and launch the first-ever off-road hydrogen racing world championship.”
Mark Grain, Technical Director of Extreme E, added: “Preparations for the launch of Extreme H are well underway, and undertaking a successful first shakedown of the prototype chassis for the series is a critical milestone.
“It is has been huge team effort, and this first step would not have been achieved without the support from Spark Racing Technology who have delivered impressively. There is still plenty of work to be done ahead of the launch of Extreme H in 2025, but we are pleased with the progress of our concept, which believe will deliver strong performance levels and break the mould in terms of innovation not just in motorsport, but with potential for the future of mobility more widely.”
Featured image courtesy of Extreme E
