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Journée d'étude : Study day High Performance Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
- MARCH 19th 2026
- Universite d'Orleans
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In recent years, the use of hydrogen as a fuel for internal combustion engines has been generating growing interest. The motorsport, supercar, and high power density sectors are also showing increasing enthusiasm for this technology. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) are even considering introducing a hydrogen category by the end of the decade, where both fuel cell and internal combustion engine technologies could compete side by side.
Building on the success of the previous edition, held on May 15, 2025, at the ESTACA Paris-Saclay campus, we are pleased to announce the fifth edition of this conference dedicated to hydrogen as an energy source for internal combustion engines, which will take place in Orléans on March 19, 2026.
This new edition will focus specifically on "high-performance hydrogen internal combustion engines" for racing, supercars, and other demanding applications. As in previous years, an exhibition of engine and vehicle demonstrations will be organized.
Come and join us for this must-attend event!
COMMITTEE
Fabrice FOUCHER, Université d'Orléans
Joël OP DE BEECK, OP Mobility
Jacques LESTIDEAU, SIA
Estelle FORA, SIA
Agenda
- MARCH 19TH
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09:00
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09:30
Welcome introduction
Jacques LESTIDEAU, CEO of SIA Fabrice FOUCHER, event chairman, Université d'Orléans |
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09:45
Hydrogen and the 24 Hours of Le Mans: where are we now?
Bernard NICLOT, Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) |
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10:15
Conference by Hydroteam / KU Leuven
Stan KNAPEN, Hydroteam / KU Leuven |
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10:45
Liquid Hydrogen storage system as enabler for CO2 free racing
Julien HERGOTT, Forvia Pierre TIPNER, Forvia |
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11:15
Coffee break & demos |
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12:00
H₂ Motorsport Injection System: Accelerating the Path to Decarbonization
Laurent DORADOU, Phinia Baudouin GOMOT, Phinia |
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12:30
Conference by IFPEN |
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13:00
Lunch break & demos |
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14:30
Conference by Pipo
Thibault GAULAIN, Pipo |
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15:00
Towards Zero-Impact Emissions: New Injection and Emission Concept for future Sports Cars with Hydrogen Engine
Lionel MARTIN, Ligier-Bosch |
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15:30
The high performance H2-ICE according to Alpine
Pierre-Jean TARDY, Alpine |
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16:00
Panel discussion |
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17:00
Conclusion
Joël OP DE BEECK, event chairman, OPmobility |
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17:10
Laboratories visit - on registration
Fabrice FOUCHER, Université d'Orléans |
- MARCH 19TH
Registration
Download General Terms & condition
• Registration fees include participation in the conference, abstracts book and PDF presentations.
• Where it is not possible to send the payment together with the form, each registration should be accompanied by an official purchase order. Failing reception of an official purchase order or payment on the day of the congress, we regret that you will not be allowed entry to the congress.
• When we have received the registration form, we will send you a confirmation message and an invoice. Please indicate the accounts department address when necessary.
• For any cancellation before March 19th 2026, 30% of the registration fee will remain payable to the organisers. After this date, the full fee will be payable. Participants may request a replacement in writing.
Prices VAT excluded (+20%)
Attendees whose participation is free (exhibitors, speakers, committee members, etc.) should contact :
- estelle.fora@sia.fr