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Hydrogen race car Forze VIII on the track of Zandvoort

Forze

Hydrogen is an important fuel of the future. Shell sees great potential for the use of hydrogen in mobility. We are bringing this to life through our sponsorship of Forze. See what the fastest hydrogen race car yet looks like and get to know the team.

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Shell x Forze

Shell x Forze

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Titel: Shell x Forze

Duration: 01:30 seconden

Omschrijving: Extension partnership Forze Hydrogen Racing.

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Combination of speakers and the Forze Hydrogen Racing car.

[text Speaker 1]

We are very excited to continue our partnership.

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Shot of the racing car on a Shell station. Driver is charging the racing car at a Hydrogen charging station.

[text Speaker 2]

Also, we promote hydrogen technology, so helps us in reaching our ultimate goal by building the fastest hydrogen racecar in the world.

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The two speakers and the Forze team are shown at their workstation. A shot of the racing car on the Zandvoort is also shown.

[text Speaker 1]

We love for suspension and you just cannot beat that fire. This is exactly what we need to get hydrogen going now for the showcases that the excitement of car racing can be combined with hydrogen application. And Shell believes that hydrogen has a critical role to play to decarbonize society in the short term, especially in mobility for vehicles like trucks, busses and cars.

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Shots of the Forze racing team working on the car.

[text Speaker 1]

We built a station that works over fuel, so what forces do in our track? We bring to the everyday driver.

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And we do this with a team of 65 highly motivated students, engineers of the future. And together with Shell, we collaborate on organizing marketing activations that really help spread our new vision and where we really make hydrogen tangible for the general public.

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Shot of the Forze Hydorgen Racing team putting and fitting together the Forze Racing car.

[text Speaker 1]

To celebrate our partnership, you can now raise the Forza nine in the Shell race.

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Render images of the Forze racing car in the Shell Racing game are shown.

[text Speaker 2]

And download the game and play.

Forze: A New Era

Forze: A New Era

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Titel: Forze: A New Era

00:00:00:00 - 00:00:13:09

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96 years after the Olympic Games in Amsterdam

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I stand here in the shoes of champions, ready for my last journey.

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When your time comes, you will be my successor. Every Olympic athlete once stood at the starting line with nothing but ambition in their heart, and a great team behind them.

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As you prepare to take the wheel, let me guide you through the roads that have shaped me - each city a chapter in our story.

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Hey, man. Come on. We just started our tour. You’re stopping already?I guess everyone once in a while needs a little pitstop. Um, where was I?

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In our hometown we were sculpted by ideas and driven by relentless passion. We are the symbol for the future of hydrogen. A task that weighs heavy but is something to be proud of. And above all. Here and Delft, you are in good hands.

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I embraced the speed of the modern era.

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Like this city. You are a sprinter. Forever racing towards tomorrow.

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I found quiet strength. Harnessing the power of nature. Only clean and pure energy fuels me towards my dreams.

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I also found the need to embrace the past. But with a modern touch.

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Merging the spirit of traditional racing with innovation.

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The power of hydrogen. Forze IX, you are the symbol of its possibilities. And so my time has come to pass the torch, the Olympic flame. It's your turn to embark upon your own journey. It's time for the world to innovate in the field of hydrogen, sustainability and racing.

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We are ready for the new generation.

The Forze IX

The Forze IX

1. Maximum speed of 300 km/h

2. Boost power of 800bhp

3. All-wheel drive with torque vectoring

4. Two fuel cells with more than 320bhp

The Forze IX

The Forze IX

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Titel: The Forze IX
Duration: 00:18 minutes

Description:

The Forze IX

Forze reveals its new hydrogen race car: the Forze IX. It is the fastest hydrogen race car in the world at the moment.

Forze transcript

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Shots of the Forze IX in a dark industrial hall.

[Music]

Thematic Rousing – Upbeat music with a suspense.

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The Forze IX

Forze reveals

Two fuel cells with over 320bhp

 

300 km/h top speed

 

800bhp total boost power

 

The Forze IX

More about the car on shell.com/forze

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Shell x Forze Sponsorship

Shell and Forze launch their sponsorship of Forze Hydrogen Racing

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Titel: Shell is the new main sponsor of Forze
Duration: 00:33 minutes

Description

Shell is the new main sponsor of Forze
Forze is a team of 60 tech students who are building the fastest hydrogen race car yet to compete against combustion engine race cars in conventional competitions. Their ambition: to compete in the 24h at Le Mans. Get to know more about the team here.

Forze transcript

[Video]

Shots of the Forze Hydrogen Car racing at the Zandvoort racing track.

[Music]

Thematic Rousing – Upbeat music with a suspense.

 [Text]

60 tech students

14 years of experience

1 belief

Hydrogen technology will power the future

Their goal: Race in the GT class

The ultimate dream: Le Mans

As of 2021 Shell is the proud main sponsor of Forze

Follow Forze

The Forze VIII speeding by

Forze Hydrogen Racing

Forze is a team of 60 tech students who are building the fastest hydrogen race car yet to compete against combustion engine race cars in the GT class. Their ultimate dream: to compete in Le Mans. Get to know more about the team.

Forze IX at Zandvoort
Shell Hydrogen Refuelling Station
Refuelling hydrogen
The reveal of the Forze IX
The Forze team
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Racing on hydrogen? Meet the driver

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Sponsorship launch news article

Sponsorship launch news article

Shell commits as main sponsor to Forze, the hydrogen racing team of students from Delft University of Technology. This team of bright minds is building the fastest race car on hydrogen.

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Meet the drivers

Leo van der Eijk

Leo van der Eijk

Leo van der Eijk

Leo van der Eijk

Jan Bot

Jan Bot

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