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Alset dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S at the Nürburgring

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Alset’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system. A prototype, twin-turbo, Aston Martin Rapide S at the 41 st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring (19-20 May 2013) will debut Alset Global’s dual fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system, which enables the turbocharged 6.0-liter Engines Hydrogen' Click to enlarge.

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Hydrogen Aston Martin Rapide Completes First Racing Lap, Many More To Follow

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Aston Martin has achieved its target of completing a racing lap around one of the world''s toughest tracks--on hydrogen fuel. The hydrogen-powered Aston Martin Rapide S made its debut at a four-hour ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN series race, at the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.

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Aston Martin Rapide Hydrogen Racer To Debut Next Month

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Aston Martins evoke images of racing success and James Bond, but green technology hasn''t often been at the top of the company''s agenda. Times change though, and next month the British luxury automaker will field a hybrid hydrogen Rapide S race car in the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race.

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Hydrogen-Powered Aston Martin Rapide To Hit The Track In 2013

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Fuel cells aren't the only way to use hydrogen as a fuel in vehicles--burning it works too. That's exactly what Aston Martin will be doing at the Nurburgring 24-hour race later this year, when it fields a hydrogen-fueled version of its Rapide luxury sedan.

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Aston Martin hydrogen model to make UK debut

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Aston Martin’s impressive Hydrogen Hybrid Rapide S is to make its UK competition debut this weekend, appearing at the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire. The car secured a place in the record books by completing the world''s first hydrogen powered zero emission lap of the 24 km [.].

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Aston Martin completes world’s first hydrogen lap of Nordschleife

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As it gears up to tackle the infamous Nurburgring, Aston Martin has ensured a place in the record books by completing the world’s first hydrogen powered zero emission lap of the 24km Nordschleife circuit.

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Aston Martin to race new hydrogen Rapide S

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Not a name we often mention, but Aston Martin gets some kudos today for its plans to race a new hydrogen-driven version of its Rapide S at 41st Nürburgring 24-hour race. Next month, the luxury sports carmaker will take its record-breaking Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to the famous Nürburgring track in Germany to make [.].