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NXT Gen Cup at the VDE E-Mobility Conference

NXT Gen Cup at the VDE E-Mobility Conference

Hankook was represented at the VDE E-Mobility Conference, in Frankfurt am Main from 20th to 21st November, as exclusive tyre partner of the fully-electric NXT Gen Cup. The innovative racing series combines state-of-the-art technology with sustainable mobility to promote talented youngsters in the world of motorsport. Frederik Lestrup, founder and CEO of the NXT Gen Cup, presented the championship as an example of the future of electromobility in motorsport. The VDE E-Mobility Conference provided the ideal stage, on which to highlight the role of motorsport as a testing ground for sustainable technologies. Hankook supports the series with its tyre expertise, helping to shape the future of mobility at the racetrack.

 

Highlights of the VDE E-Mobility Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZCxqY6aOTo

For decades, Hankook has been one of the first ports of call when it comes to international motorsport. Hankook supplies its race tyres to globally-renowned series, high-class junior formats and popular grassroot events. With new collaborations and partnerships, the company is constantly enhancing its status as a global player on the motorsport scene. Since the 2023 season, Hankook has been the new and exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. In close cooperation with Formula E, the iON Race was developed for the world championship. Roughly 30 percent of the high-performance tyre is made of sustainable materials. With this commitment, Hankook is taking another pioneering step towards energy efficiency and sustainability in motorsport. The premium tyre maker has also agreed a further collaboration with Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini Squadra Corse and has been official technical partner and exclusive tyre supplier of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo since 2023. Hankook’s portfolio covers a broad spectrum. This includes the 24H Series powered by Hankook, one of the most prestigious endurance series in the world, as well as the FIA ERC4 Junior Championship on the rally scene. Hankook also supports popular touring car championship TCR Italy, many high-class one-make cups for a wide range of renowned manufacturers, junior single-seater series, and assorted international racing events with race tyres and technical know-how.

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