A Hyvolution, MissionH24 booste l’hydrogène
A Paris, Porte de Versailles, au Parc des Expositions, Hall 1, se tient jusqu’à jeudi, Hyvolution, événement international dédié à l’hydrogène. MissionH24, le programme en collaboration entre l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest et H24Project pour une compétition zéro émission de CO2, participe activement à la promotion de ce vecteur d’énergie. Vision stratégique, conférences, expositions, nouveaux partenaires, formations sécurité….les engagements sont multiples.
STRATEGIE HYDROGENE
Parmi les premières interventions sur le salon, l’échange entre Pierre Fillon, Président de l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest, co-président de MissionH24, et Didier Leroy, chairman de Toyota Motor Europe, a permis de partager des visions stratégiques Hydrogène engagées, tout en faisant le constat de la situation française ou européenne actuelle, plutôt "morose" quant au déploiement de l’hydrogène. « Comme en course d’Endurance, le succès repose sur la collaboration. Toyota s’engage pleinement à bâtir cet avenir, en investissant, en innovant et en nouant des partenariats, a rappelé Didier Leroy. Le chemin à parcourir est semé d’embûches mais incroyablement stimulant. Le prochain chapitre de la mobilité s’écrit aujourd’hui et nous sommes fiers d’y contribuer avec vous tous. » Le message était clair : « ne jamais rien lâcher » malgré les obstacles, les freins, les progrès d’autres pays, martelait Pierre Fillon.
L’ENDURANCE, LABORATOIRE DE RECHERCHE POUR L'HYDROGENE
Pour illustrer l’impact du sport automobile dans la mobilité, et notamment sur la transition énergétique, une table ronde consacrée aux recherches menées par les ingénieurs, les constructeurs, impliqués en compétition a permis à Bernard Niclot (ACO), Nicolas Aubourg (FIA), Pascal Vasselon, (TOYOTA Racing), Bassel Aslan (MissionH24), Pierre-Jean Tardy (Alpine Racing) et Julien Jehanne (Ligier Automotive) de présenter leurs travaux sur l’hydrogène. Comment le sport peut-il agir ? Quelles évolutions va-t-il initier ? Les méthodes de travail particulières à l’exigence de la compétition auto ont été présentées. Pour rappel, dans le hall 1 de ce salon dédié à l’écosystème H2, trois prototypes Endurance sont exposés : La Ligier JS2 RH2, l’Alpenglow Hy6 d’Alpine et la H24EVO de MissionH24.
MISSIONH24, FORMATIONS ET PARTENAIRES
Sur le stand de MissionH24 (D28), la H24EVO est l’élément central, mais d’autres dispositifs attirent le public, comme le pneumatique "pédagogique" Michelin qui explique les éléments qui le constituent, avec notamment 71% de matériaux durables. FORVIA présente également une maquette pour souligner les critères d’un réservoir d’hydrogène liquide, tandis que l’Ensosp (école nationale supérieure des officiers de sapeur pompiers) démontre les bienfaits de la collaboration sécurité civile – équipe de compétition quant à la création de modules de formation sécurité H2.
Preuve de l’attractivité de ce programme de compétition H2, la livrée de la H24 se pare de deux noms nouveaux de compagnies partenaires : AVL RACETECH et PURFLUX GROUP. D'autres annonces auront lieu dans les semaines à venir.
PURFLUX GROUP joins MissionH24
MissionH24, a zero-CO2 emissions racing program and collaboration between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24 Project, brings together a team of technical and financial partners determined to take on this pioneering challenge. PURFLUX GROUP is joining this mission.
At Hyvolution, in Paris, Porte de Versailles, on January 27, 2026, MissionH24 and PURFLUX GROUP formalized their collaboration during a press conference held at the stand hosting the H24EVO, the latest prototype from the zero-CO2-emission racing program.
MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24 Project, promotes the development of hydrogen in automotive racing, with the goal of creating a category dedicated to hydrogen prototypes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the FIA World Endurance Championship by 2028.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans has always played a role in accelerating research into mobility. At a time when energy transition and the deployment of new sustainable solutions are essential, endurance racing is stepping up to the task.
A global expert in filtration and motor flow management for over 70 years, PURFLUX GROUP has established itself as a leading player in performance and innovation. With an international presence comprising 10 factories, 3 research and development centers, and 3,700 employees, the Group works closely with car, truck, motorcycle, and industrial manufacturers to develop customized filtration solutions for combustion, electric, and hydrogen engines. Driven by a strong conviction — no endurance without performance — PURFLUX GROUP and MissionH24 share the same passion for technological innovation at the highest level. This shared vision has naturally led to close cooperation around hydrogen, based on a structured and ambitious product roadmap, incorporating key solutions such as cathode air filters, deionizers, and water separators.
As part of this partnership, PURFLUX GROUP is proud to design and develop an air and gas filtration system dedicated to the H24EVO at its industrial site and R&D center in Vire, Normandy, France. This device supplies both compressors while helping to cool the fuel cell, thanks to a filter element incorporating activated carbon media offering first-class filtration performance.
A real technological challenge, this project draws on the expertise and commitment of the PURFLUX GROUP teams to meet demanding specifications specific to the constraints of motor racing, confirming the Group's ability to push the boundaries of performance in the service of more sustainable mobility.
Pierre FILLON, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and Co-President of MissionH24:
“Welcome PURFLUX to MissionH24. Our close-knit team is fully committed to decarbonizing motor racing and mobility. Together with all our partners, we are determined to meet this crucial challenge.”
Jean-Michel BOURESCHE, CEO of H24 Project and Co-President of MissionH24:
"I am very pleased to welcome PURFLUX, one of the world leaders in filtration systems for the automotive industry, to MissionH24. This expertise will be a major asset in achieving the level of performance and reliability that MissionH24 aims to demonstrate with the H24EVO."
Julien GRANGE, CEO of PURFLUX GROUP:
"We are particularly proud to be part of this cutting-edge project alongside MissionH24. It fully embodies the DNA of PURFLUX GROUP: pushing the limits of performance through innovation, while actively contributing to the emergence of new sustainable forms of mobility. Being able to design and develop such a demanding technological solution for hydrogen-powered motorsports in France, at our site in Vire, is a tremendous recognition of the expertise and commitment of our teams."
AVL, a key partner for MissionH24
AVL RACETECH, an expert in the automotive sector, has joined MissionH24, the collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and H24 Project. The decarbonization of motorsport and mobility through hydrogen is the common thread uniting these two entities.
At Hyvolution Paris on January 27, 2026, MissionH24 and AVL RACETECH announced their new collaboration. The H24EVO, a hydrogen racing prototype, will benefit from this teamwork.
MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24 Project, has pioneering ambitions: to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen in motorsport, with the aim of creating a zero-CO2 emission category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Endurance racing has always been a technological laboratory for mobility. Today, deploying sustainable energy is a crucial objective.
With the support of AVL RACETECH, the H24EVO prototype will be further developed in a targeted manner. The hydrogen-electric race car is designed to meet the high-performance demands and extreme operating conditions of modern endurance racing.
AVL RACETECH supports the project as a technical partner, bringing its extensive experience in virtual vehicle development to MissionH24. A key element of this contribution is the advanced vehicle simulation software AVL VSM™ RACE. The fully dynamic simulation platform enables the virtual representation and analysis of complex interactions between the complete vehicle, the powertrain, and the energy management system. The solution therefore supports the seamless integration of user-defined algorithms into VCU software-in-the-loop (SiL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) workflows specifically designed to optimize the powertrain performance and energy management strategies of the H24EVO race car.
Looking ahead, the technical collaboration is planned to be extended from the virtual environment into full vehicle testing. The alliance between AVL RACETECH, H24Project, and ACO as part of the MissionH24 program is a long-term commitment with a partnership agreement for the next three years.
Pierre FILLON, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and Co-President of MissionH24:
"AVL's involvement alongside MissionH24 demonstrates the value of our program: the search for decarbonized solutions is essential. AVL's established reputation in the automotive sector lends tremendous credibility to MissionH24. This collaboration promises to be invaluable."
Jean-Michel BOURESCHE, CEO of H24 Project and Co-President of MissionH24:
“AVL will strengthen MissionH24's pool of technical partners, all of whom are recognized players in the automotive sector. AVL's skills and expertise will undoubtedly enable us to achieve MissionH24's ambitious goals.”
Ellen LOHR, Director Motorsport, AVL:
“AVL RACETECH is an established engineering partner in 17 top-tier racing series worldwide. We are connected with the MissionH24 by our shared vision of enabling sustainable motorsports and demonstrating that innovative technologies are tangible, feasible, and competitive on the racetrack.”
Bruno LARDENNOIS, Sales Director at AVL LMM, France:
“For almost 20 years, AVL LMM is the Affiliate of AVL representing Engineering activities, and particularly AVL RACETECH, in France, bridging our global expertise with French Racing Teams. Thanks to its unique know-how in design, simulation, and testing, AVL RACETECH is very excited to start this new cooperation with MissionH24.”
MissionH24, the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Hyvolution
In Paris, from January 27 to 29, at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, MissionH24, the program in collaboration between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, will showcase the potential of hydrogen and its crucial role in decarbonization. The H24EVO, MissionH24's latest racing prototype, will be on display. Mark your calendars for January 27 for various conferences dedicated to motorsport and the energy transition, and the role of automakers in decarbonization. These are vital opportunities to share experiences.
Since its creation in 2016, Hyvolution has established itself as the leading international event for stakeholders in the hydrogen sector. A pioneer in Europe, the event now brings together companies, experts, and institutions from over 60 countries, confirming its position as a global platform connecting hydrogen ecosystems.
Hyvolution will take place from January 27 to 29 in Paris, at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, Hall 1. MissionH24 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans will actively participate, with various highlights demonstrating the commitment of endurance racing to the challenge of zero-CO2 emission mobility.
MissionH24 will exhibit its future prototype, the H24EVO, with its futuristic design, at booth D28. The Ensosp, the Ecole Nationale des Officiers de Sapeurs-Pompiers, will present, along with hydrogen racing experts, the jointly developed safety training programs.
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On January 27, at 11:40 a.m., on the main stage, Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, and Didier Leroy, Chairman of TOYOTA Motor Europe will share their hydrogen strategies.
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On January 27, at 12:00 p.m., on the main stage, an exceptional roundtable discussion will explain the contribution of motorsport to the research and deployment of hydrogen solutions. The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (Bernard Niclot), MissionH24 (Bassel Aslan), Ligier Automotive (Julien Jehanne), Toyota Racing (Pascal Vasselon), Alpine Racing (Pierre-Jean Tardy), and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (Nicolas Aubourg) will share their research and priorities for creating a dedicated hydrogen category in endurance racing.
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On January 27, at 2:30 p.m., at the MissionH24 stand, D28, a press conference will be held to share the 2026 agenda for the hydrogen endurance program, a collaboration between the ACO and H24Project.
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On January 28, at 12:00 p.m., on the main stage, the ACO and Ariane Group will explain the work being done on hydrogen in motorsport and for the space sector.
MissionH24 and Ensosp join forces at Hyvolution
From January 27 to 29, in Paris, at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, MissionH24, the hydrogen-powered car racing program, and the École Nationale Supérieure des Officiers de Sapeurs-Pompiers (Ensosp) will present their jointly developed safety training modules at the leading hydrogen event, “Hyvolution.”
For its 10th anniversary edition, Hyvolution, the event dedicated to decarbonization via hydrogen, will take an in-depth look at the agenda and initiatives in France, Europe, and internationally, focusing on six themes: production, mobility, industry, infrastructure, carbon, and optimization.
On the D28 stand in Hall 1, MissionH24, supported by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, will exhibit the H24EVO, its latest hydrogen racing prototype, as well as the results of its partnership with Ensosp, announced last October at the National Firefighters' Congress in Le Mans.
Drawing on their experience in fields where safety is essential and a priority, MissionH24 and Ensosp have combined their expertise to create hydrogen safety training modules for companies in the sector. Three approaches are offered: Awareness, Expertise, and Operational. Civil safety experts, European leaders in hydrogen safety training, and pioneers in motor racing will share this joint program from January 27 to 29 to support the safe deployment of hydrogen.
The 2025 year
From January to December, MissionH24, the collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, brought hydrogen technology to France, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, and Japan. Here are some images from 2025.
It was a busy year for MissionH24 in 2025: the switch to liquid hydrogen for storage, discussions with the Patrouille de France about future mobility on land and in the air, a meeting with Paris marathon runners, followed by several rounds of the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, São Paulo, and Fuji for exhibitions and conferences.
In Sarthe, the Hydrogen Village multiplied the H2 bubbles... TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveiled its liquid hydrogen prototype. BSA's H2 aircraft demonstrated the multiple uses of hydrogen, while the Ligier Bosch JS2 RH2 was demoed on the track and Alpine's Alpenglow Hy6 reached speeds of over 310 km/h in Les Hunaudières. In Japan, a hydrogen bus joined the Safari tour, along with the prototypes on the plateau. In September at Le Mans, the LMH2 Symposium provided an opportunity to see the prototypes of the EcoGreen Energy Challenge students and the H2 bus from the city of Le Mans on the Bugatti. The 131st National Congress of French Firefighters provided a wonderful opportunity to share experiences...
See all these stages in pictures before a new program in 2026.
MissionH24 stays on course
The construction of the H24EVO continues, with the French team still aiming to run its electric hydrogen prototype for the first time at the end of 2026.
Symbio, MissionH24's long-standing partner and fuel cell supplier, has decided to refocus its activities on the industrial sector for reasons unrelated to sport. MissionH24 acknowledges this significant change and is actively pursuing the development of the H24EVO. The team is stepping up its efforts to achieve its goals. MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, is participating in the deployment of hydrogen in competition in order to decarbonize competition and mobility.
Pierre Fillon, President of ACO and Co-President of MissionH24
"The collaboration with Symbio has been invaluable in recent years in launching this pioneering program in motorsports. Today, we are continuing this challenge, this mission, with new partners, and announcements will be made very soon to reflect these advances. "
Jean-Michel Bouresche, CEO of H24Project and Co-President of MissionH24
“I would like to thank Symbio for the quality of our collaboration during the seven wonderful years we shared with MissionH24. Our goal remains unchanged, and the arrival of a new partner will provide fresh impetus for MissionH24.”
Bassel Aslan, Technical Director of MissionH24
“In any sports and technology program, you have to be able to adapt. This is an essential concept, and we are adjusting our working methodologies accordingly. My team and I are working with even greater determination to keep to our initial schedule for the construction of the H24EVO.”
Hydrogen, a Focus at PMW
Since yesterday, PMW (Professional Motorsport World), the professional motorsport trade fair, has been taking place in Cologne, providing an opportunity to prepare for the future of competition and its applications in mobility. Hydrogen is one of the themes being presented.
In Hall 10.1 of the Cologne Exhibition Center, more than 200 booths are hosting major and minor players in motorsport from 45 countries, some with many years of experience in competition, others more recent, as specialists in a newly deployed technology. Hydrogen exemplifies this collaboration between established motorsport entities and others working to deploy their expertise on circuits around the world. MissionH24, a program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project for the creation of a Hydrogen category in Endurance racing, was thus able to present this pioneering challenge for the decarbonization of motorsport and mobility.
Moderating a roundtable discussion, MissionH24, represented by its Technical Director Bassel Aslan, accompanied by several partners, Pierre Tipner, Engineering Sales Manager at FORVIA; Michael Mürlebach, Project Director for Bosch Motorsport; Douglas Campling, General Manager of Motorsport at Fortescue Zero; Sam Guest, Head of Telemetry, Control and Analysis, Motorsport at Motion Applied; and Jean-Baptiste Pouradier, CEO of Texys Group, shared updates on the upcoming H24EVO, the latest hydrogen-electric prototype currently under development, and the potential of hydrogen.
Numerous questions from the audience demonstrated the strong interest in this energy carrier: safety, storage in its liquid form, competitiveness, timeline, and more.
MissionH24 at the crossroads of innovation in Cologne
On November 12 and 13, Cologne will host PMW (Professional Motorsport World), a trade show for the motorsports industry. Engineers, innovators, and decision-makers will come together to discuss and prepare for the future of motorsports and technology transfers between sports, mobility, and specific production areas.
MissionH24, the collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project for the deployment of hydrogen in competition, will participate in this event. During a round table discussion organized on November 12, at 3 p.m. on the PMW Magazine stage. More information here.
Bassel Aslan, Technical Director of the program; Pierre Tipner, Head of Engineering Sales at FORVIA; Michael Mürlebach, Director of Projects at Bosch Motorsport; Douglas Campling, General Manager Motorsport at Fortescue Zero; Sam Guest, Head of Telemetry, Control and Analysis, Motorsport at Motion Applied; and Jean-Baptiste Pouradier, CEO of Texys Group; all partners of MissionH24, will present the challenges and crucial steps for the introduction of hydrogen in endurance racing, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The discussion will of course focus on the H24EVO, the latest hydrogen-powered electric prototype currently being developed by MissionH24.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, SDIS72, and hydrogen at the firefighters' convention
Racing prototypes, demonstrators, various mobility vehicles (air, land, sea), university research, educational games, storage stations... hydrogen will be present in the paddock and on the track during the 131st National Congress of French Firefighters. This hydrogen village, organized by SDIS72, is a testament to the collaboration with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest to deploy this new energy in competition, in order to decarbonize racing and contribute to the energy transition. Safely.
This collaboration will be highlighted at the French Firefighters' Congress, which will be held from October 8 to 11 in Le Mans, notably at the legendary racetrack.
First, head to the Hydrogen Village, located in the circuit's paddock. In this space, you can discover different modes of transportation, various uses, and research projects. Don't miss Alpine's Alpenglow Hy6, the Toyota Yaris GR H2, MissionH24's H24EVO, as well as the Toyota Mirai, Toyota's Hilux H2 prototype, the Hyliko truck, the H2 bus from the city of Le Mans, the eMoving bus, programs from the University of Le Mans, ENSOSP, SDIS72, DiscoverHy, the K-Challenge boat programs, Blue Spirit Aero's aircraft,, the sustainable Michelin tire, the EODev generator and the use of hydrogen by Ariane Group and educational institutions. A TotalEnergies station and a generator will be installed as demonstrators. And don't forget to come and admire the gleaming and surprising H2O.
On October 9, at the Parc des Expositions, starting at 10 a.m., hydrogen will be the focus of a major debate. Participants will include:
- Bernard Niclot, ACO hydrogen consultant,
- Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest,
- Thomas Chevaucher, Technical Engineering Director for the International Automobile Federation,
- Pascal Vasselon, Vice President of Strategic Development at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing,
- Pierre-Jean Tardy, Chief Hydrogen Engineer at Alpine Racing,
- Bassel Aslan, Technical Director at MissionH24,
- Yves Grémaud, New Energy Project Engineer, TotalEnergies Motorsport Division,
- Taku Hasegawa, Manager of the Hydrogen Strategy Division at Kawasaki Heavy Industries,
- Nicolas Hardouin, Hydrogen Program Manager at Ariane Group,
- Benoît Guérin, Commander at SDIS72.
Guided tours are scheduled every day, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., as well as Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.