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PARIS, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

French car manufacturer Hopium, gladly reports the registration of the first

1,000 pre-orders for the Hopium Machina, its high-end hydrogen-powered sedan.

This announcement follows the presentation in Paris on June 17th of Alpha 0,

the first rolling prototype, which led to the opening of an order book for

1,000 numbered units.

With an announced price from 120,00 euros, positioning the Machina in the

mid-luxury market, the closing of this operation represents an on-board

turnover of 120 million euros anticipated by 2025, expected delivery date of

the vehicles. A strong signal for the company founded in 2019, with the

ambition to be a technological showcase for hydrogen and reach one billion

euros in sales by 2030.

"I would like to welcome the future users of Hopium Machina to our community,"

said pilot Olivier Lombard, Hopium's founder and CEO. "By being the first to

reserve their model, they have demonstrated both their support for our project

and their trust in hydrogen technology, the energy source of the future." The

manufacturer will offer new members of its community unique and tailor-made

experiences for an immersion in the Hopium universe.

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.

contact@hopium.com

www.hopium.com

SOURCE: Hopium