PARIS, FRANCE: Hopium, the French hydrogen car manufacturer, will unveil, on June 17th in Paris, the first rolling prototype of its Hopium Machina model, simultaneously with the launch of the 2021 edition of the VivaTech trade fair, a news release said.

As anticipated, this presentation constitutes an essential milestone in Hopium’s roadmap, which aims to produce and market the Machina on an industrial scale by 2025.

Called Alpha 0, this first technological showcase focuses on the overall architecture of the vehicle, including the hydrogen propulsion system and its sub-systems, such as the balance of plant which enables the fuel cell to operate.

Rendez-vous on June 17th on Hopium’s website : www.hopium.com to discover in action the first rolling prototype of Hopium Machina, the first zero-emission high-end sedan powered by hydrogen.

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 is listed on Euronext Access+ and is eligible for PEA-PME. www.hopium.com