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PARIS, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The future is in the making. Racing driver Olivier Lombard confirms the arrival

in June 2021 of Hopium Māchina's prototype, the first high-end

zero-emission hydrogen powered sedan.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8854851-hopium-confirms-hydrogen-sedan-prototype-coming-june-2021/.

The French manufacturer Hopium that listed on the Paris Stock Exchange at the

end of last year, aims to become the world leader in hydrogen mobility with its

vehicle hitting the roads by 2025.

To achieve this industrial feat, Olivier Lombard, CEO and founder of Hopium,

has surrounded himself with a team of experts, including car designer Félix

Godard, previously at Porsche, Tesla or more recently Lucid Motors, who signs

the sleek design and aerodynamic lines of Hopium Māchina; and Loïc

Bouillo, Programs Director (former-PSA and Safran), in charge of orchestrating

the development of the vehicle and its technological platform.

This unique platform, unveiled late January, sets the standards for a next

generation of hydrogen cars. It has been specifically designed to serve the

most abundant element on earth and take it to its highest level.

The model, equipped with revolutionary proprietary technologies, promises

unmatched performances for a hydrogen vehicle: 500+ hp and 1000+ km of range

(629+ miles) for a record filling time of only 3 minutes. Forward-looking, it

will combine hyperconnectivity, safety and ergonomics in a cabin that is both

sporty and comfortable, while meeting the environmental challenges of our era.

The prototype, currently in an advanced manufacturing stage, is the first in a

series thought out to validate the various cutting-edge technologies

incorporated in the vehicle. It constitutes a major step in the rigorous

preparation of its industrialization.

About HOPIUM

A High-Tech Manufacturer founded by Olivier Lombard, the youngest winner of the

24 Hours of Le Mans, Hopium is the result of his experience as a professional

racing driver.  

Olivier Lombard has been driving hydrogen powered racing cars for 7 years,

making him the world's most experienced racer in this field. The race was like

an open-air laboratory which made it possible for Olivier Lombard and his team

to reflect on new mobility solutions to meet contemporary environmental

challenges. While the transport 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 leading partners and experts at the forefront

of innovation in the hydrogen fuel cell and automotive engineering sectors.

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Source: Hopium