During a press conference held on the sidelines of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, French engine manufacturer Solution F announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Saleen Automotive to supply an all-new twin-turbo V6 for the American manufacturer’s future road-going supercars.
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Announced on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Hydrogen Village of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the presence of Éric Boudot (GCK) and Steve Saleen (Saleen Automotive), the partnership agreement between Solution F and Saleen Automotive will involve the delivery of this newly developed engine to power future Saleen supercars for the street. This V6 twin-turbo engine, under development is environmentally friendly with a low carbon footprint, and has the ability to operate on both hydrogen and traditional/synthetic fuels. Solution F will design, manufacture, and develop this engine at its French site in Venelles, with technical support from its partner Motul, which will supply specific lubricants.
The French-American partnership will initially involve the co-development of an experimental car based on the Foenix H2, and powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, which will be demonstrated in the United States toward the end of 2024. This vehicle will be used for testing and development of this new engine technology, in addition to promotion at public events, such as cars shows and motor races.
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Press release https://shorturl.at/gJq1x
