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PARIS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

HOPIUM, the first French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered vehicles, is

partnering with Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility

solutions, to develop premium tyres for its high-end sedan, Hopium Machina.

The goal of the partnership is to design bespoke tyres with low rolling

resistance technology, a major factor to enhance the vehicle's 1,000km driving

range. The tyres will be created using Bridgestone's proprietary Virtual Tyre

Development technology, providing significant benefits in terms of both

efficiency and sustainability.

Under its overarching Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the company has pledged to

support the realisation of a sustainable society by providing social and

customer value throughout every area of its business and operations, together

with partners.

Olivier Lombard, Hopium's CEO and founder said: "Since its start, Hopium has

made it a point of honour to collaborate with the best in their fields. Today,

this strategic agreement with a renown industrial world leader constitutes a

major milestone in our ambitious roadmap. With considerable expertise in

designing tyres and tyre technologies for newer types of mobility, Bridgestone

will surely bring valuable learnings to the partnership, helping us live up to

the challenges ahead."

Steven De Bock, VP Consumer Replacement and OE, Bridgestone EMIA said: "This

exciting partnership with Hopium once again demonstrates our support for the

next generation of innovative mobility pioneers.  We're placing our recognised

expertise at the service of a real game-changer in the field of zero-emission

mobility and helping bring about a more sustainable future of mobility in the

process."

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.

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ABOUT BRIDGESTONE

Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India, and Africa (Bridgestone

EMIA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a

global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. Headquartered in

Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMIA employs more than 20,000 people and

conducts business in 40 countries across the region.

Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and

advanced mobility solutions. The company's vision is to provide social and

customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8

Commitment – a framework of eight values (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency,

Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment) – guides strategic

priorities, decision making, culture evolution and sustainability actions

towards the achievement of this vision.

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