{"id":8470,"date":"2020-10-05T22:48:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T05:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=8470"},"modified":"2025-07-14T04:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T09:46:50","slug":"hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan","title":{"rendered":"Hopium Machina is a Stunning French Hydrogen-Powered Sedan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #ef8b09;\"><strong>A new French carmaker wants to prove that hydrogen is the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While all eyes are focused on EVs, companies like Hyundai, Toyota, and now Hopium, the brainchild of Olivier Lombard, a French racing driver, explore an entirely new direction for an environmentally sustainable future \u2014Hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p>Announced as a \u201creal technological breakthrough,\u201d the Hopium Machina is a luxury hydrogen-powered sedan with an avant-grade design. The Machina\u2019s sleek bodyline is quite futuristic, features stunning aerodynamic wheels, and a panoramic glass roof. It looks minimalistic, yet definitely opulent.<\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #ef8b09;\">\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Mercedes-Benz Previews the Hydrogen-Electric GenH2 Semi Concept<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 GM to Build a Hydrogen-Electric Pickup after Buying $2B Stake in Nikola<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hopium&#8217;s prototype also features a rakish windshield, hidden door handles, recessed luggage compartment, and stylish taillights. Meanwhile, air vents in the back should prevent air from accumulating in the rear wheel wells. Of course, following Hopium&#8217;s futuristic approach, rearview mirrors have been replaced by a set of cameras.<\/p>\n<p>The Machina also comes with a powertrain matching its striking looks. The motor produces 493 hp (368kW\/ 500PS), which should be more than enough for exhilarating acceleration. Thanks to the hydrogen fuel cell, the Machina will have a range of 621 miles (approx. 1000Km). The most significant advantage of the system will be the quick refueling times, at around three minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8532 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-in-post.jpg\" alt=\"Hopium Machina \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-in-post.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-in-post-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-in-post-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/534;\" \/><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8470 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan\/hopium-machina-4'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"Hopium Machina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan\/hopium-machina-1'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"Hopium Machina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan\/hopium-machina-2'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"Hopium Machina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/hopium-machina-is-a-stunning-french-hydrogen-sedan\/hopium-machina-3'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hopium-Machina-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Oliver Lombard claimed that the final prototype should be unveiled next year and go into production by 2026. The founder is also confident that Hopium\u2019s first creation will become a global benchmark for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company also plans to collaborate with other innovative companies regarding the possibilities of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel.<\/p>\n<p>If everything goes as planned, Hopium will build the Machina in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/tag\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">France<\/a> and distribute it to China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Price for the Machina is expected to range between $128,877 and $164,025.<\/p>\n<p>More details to come soon&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"First Look: The Hopium Machina Is A Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Car\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/umFb2M3jOsg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2020\/10\/hopium-machina-aims-to-be-the-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-luxury-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source: CarScoops<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new French carmaker wants to prove that hydrogen is the future. 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