Plastic Omnium will be the exclusive supplier of hydrogen gas storage systems for all teams competing in this new hydrogen category.

To achieve this goal, Plastic Omnium will provide hydrogen storage for all race prototypes developed by MissionH24 up until 2024. The prototypes will be used to test the technologies before using them in competition cars from that year on. These systems will be tested in both closed trials and races to demonstrate the potential of the zero-emissions hydrogen technology.
On Saturday, September 19 at 2:12 p.m. MissionH24’s LMPH2G prototype, designed by GreenGT, will complete a lap of the circuit in the build-up to the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, which starts officially at 2:30 p.m.

The high-pressure hydrogen storage systems developed by Plastic Omnium will be subjected to highly demanding operating conditions in terms of speed, refueling frequency and temperature. They will be certified to automotive standards and will enable Plastic Omnium to showcase its expertise in Type 4 tanks – carbon-fiber shells with a plastic liner – and strengthen its links with the auto manufacturers pioneering this technology.

”For this project, we’ll be developing systems subject to extreme operating conditions. Motor sport and large-scale auto industry both require performance, safety and innovation, and MissionH24 is more than a technological demonstration – it’s an amazing laboratory in which to accelerate our hydrogen storage innovations, working closely with auto manufacturers.“ Christian Kopp, President and CEO of Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems.

About Plastic Omnium
Plastic Omnium is the world leader in intelligent exterior systems, clean energy systems and modules for cars. The Group supports 93 automotive brands in meeting the challenges of creating the clean car of tomorrow.
Plastic Omnium’s storage and emission reduction systems are suitable for all engine types: diesel, gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The Group quickly foresaw the importance of hydrogen technology for zero-carbon mobility and, since 2015, has committed more than €200 million in investment to developing a comprehensive offer ranging from hydrogen storage to fuel cell systems. It already holds certifications for its 350- and 700-bar tanks and has received orders from bus and truck manufacturers.
Plastic Omnium is also committed to promoting hydrogen, in particular as a member of the Hydrogen Council and the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance.

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The H2HAUL (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for Heavy Duty Zero Emission Logistics) project is a consortium subsidized by the European Union with 15 partners, aiming at developing, certifying and operating three new types of hydrogen trucks while also enhancing the supply infrastructure.
As of 2021, VDL will be delivering 4 of the 16 trucks in the H2Haul project. VDL is a Dutch Heavy Duty vehicle manufacturer based in Eindhoven, with a strong focus on new forms of mobility, and working closely with DAF to equip trucks with zero emission drivelines.
All the trucks in this project will be traveling several millions kilometers to demonstrate the sound technical and economical case for hydrogen in the long-distance transportation sector, ultimately leading to the manufacturing of significant volumes of trucks in Europe.

This contract with VDL, represents a further success for the Group following the order of 350-bar bus tanks for a German manufacturer in late 2019 and the certification of its 350- and 700-bar tanks.

Plastic Omnium has also confirmed its commitment to promoting hydrogen by joining the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, recently created by the European Union to help achieve its Green Deal goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The Group estimates the production will grow up to 2 million vehicles in 2030. Plastic Omnium is accelerating its investments to be a leader in zero-carbon hydrogen-fueled mobility solutions, from storage to fuel cell systems.

After the success of the first edition, the Innovations Awards mobilized this year nearly 670 Group employees, submitting around 178, in 20 countries and 53 sites around the globe. Four selection criteria selected the finalists: the novelty of the project, its maturity, its added value, and finally its environmental impact.

Ten projects have been awarded in the three strategic pillars of the Group: Operational Excellence, Product Innovations and Open Innovation. All underline the increase impact of digitalization to the service of industrial excellence and increased content per vehicle.

Interactive light communication, plastronics, innovative systems in the field of hydrogen…. Special prize for the roof module, embedding and protecting lidars, radars and connectivity. All these projects enrich the Group’s offer to support the connected and carbon-free car of tomorrow.

“Once again, the mobilization of the teams and the innovative quality of the projects are great and emphasize the creative spirit which reigns within the Group. Innovation is the lever of our competitiveness and our growth. Congratulations to all! »Félicie Burelle, Deputy CEO.

Plastic Omnium was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company.
The awards ceremony was originally scheduled as a live-event to be held in March but was postponed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recognition is for supplier performance in the 2019 calendar year.

”Our suppliers play a key role in delivering the products, services and experiences our customers deserve – and these award-winning suppliers went above and beyond our expectations,“ said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives. Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.

”This award recognizes our teams’ dedication to exceeding General Motors expectations. The Plastic Omnium team works in close collaboration with the GM team to achieve innovation and operational excellence.“ John DUNN, President and CEO Plastic Omnium Americas.

The INPI has published its 2019 top 50 patent applicants, in which Plastic Omnium ranks at the 20th place, gaining 8 places compared to the 2018 ranking. In the automotive industry, Plastic Omnium ranks at the 7th place of the most important patent applicants.

This achievement attests to the Group’s proactive innovation strategy to shape the clean and connected car of tomorrow, capitalizing on its 26 global R&D centres working closely with its 93 customers. The Group has recently signed strategic partnerships to boost innovation for exterior intelligent systems connectivity, and has certified hydrogen tanks, for which he has won first contracts, confirming Plastic Omnium as a major player in the energy transition.

INPI 2019 patent applicants (FR only)

Organized by the Automobile Club de France and the ESSEC Automobile Club, this Grand Prix highlights and rewards the most innovative French and international startups acting in the automotive field.

Deliberations took place April 2nd, in a 100% digital session where the public was invited to vote.
Congratulations to all startups and the 3 winners:
– ACBiode – Mention Greentech www.acbiode.com
– Altaroad – Prix Pionnier www.altaroad.com
– Lot.bzh – Grand Prix ACF iot.bzh