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PARIS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Hopium (FR0014000U63 / symbol: MLHPI), the French manufacturer of hydrogen

powered sedans, unveils its very first rolling prototype during the Viva

Technology week in Paris.

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Announced in October 2020 and produced in record time in the Linas-Montlhéry

test workshop, this vehicle called Alpha 0, certifies the reliability of the

fuel cell system. After the design and architecture phases, followed by the

implementation of the various components within the vehicle, the prototype was

able to be evaluated and perfected through bench and track tests. With a speed

of 200 km/h (124 mph), this test version already borders on the performance

promised by the Hopium Machina in its final form.

Alpha 0 also introduces for the first time the signature lighting, emblem of

Hopium, whose shape is reminiscent of the stratification of hydrogen and the

movement of waves on the surface of water.

The reveal of this technological showcase is a key step in the manufacturer's

roadmap and confirms its ability to achieve the goals that have been set and

meet the highest challenges. It is accompanied by the opening of an order book

for the first 1,000 numbered units of Hopium Machina, whose reservation price

is set at 410 euros, in reference to the spectral line of hydrogen.

The Hopium teams are already fully committed in carrying out the next steps,

aiming to produce Hopium Machina on an industrial scale, with a new rendez-vous

expected in the first quarter of 2022.

About Hopium

Olivier Lombard, the youngest winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans, founded

Hopium, a manufacturer of high-end hydrogen-powered vehicles, as an achievement

resulting from his experience acquired on the racing circuits.

With the automotive culture in his heritage, Olivier Lombard has driven for 7

years hydrogen-powered racing cars, making him the world's most experienced

racer in this field.

As an open-air laboratory, the race has allowed Olivier Lombard and his team to

reflect on new mobility solutions to meet today's environmental challenges.

While the transportation sector alone is responsible for 20% of greenhouse gas

emissions, the company is positioning itself as a player in climate change.

Hopium brings together a team of experts and leading partners at the forefront

of innovation in the fields of hydrogen fuel cells, technology and automotive

engineering.

Hopium (FR0014000U63 - MLHPI) is listed on Euronext Access+ and is eligible for

PEA-PME.

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