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Next month, Aston Martin's (http://www.engadget.com/tag/AstonMartin?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) hydrogen-fueled Rapide S will attempt a new record at the 24 Hours Nurburgring race in Germany. The company's opted to get a head start on headline grabbing, though, taking a prototype vehicle on a zero-emissions lap around the course, with CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez behind the wheel. The test has gone off without a hitch, and Aston Martin appears to be confident that the vehicle will survive the grueling 24-hour marathon, which is set to run from May 19th through the 20th. The four-door sports car, which is based on the Rapide S model that's soon to make its way to consumers, will operate on a blend of hydrogen (http://www.engadget.com/tag/hydrogen/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) and gasoline with zero CO2 emissions. It'll be the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in such an event, according to the manufacturer. The lengthy race is an impressive feat for any motorist, and we're glad environmental concerns haven't taken a backseat to friendly (and exhausting) competition -- for this one entrant, at least.
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Source: Autoblog (http://green.autoblog.com/2013/04/30/aston-martin-rapide-s-first-hydrogen-car-lap-nurburgring/)
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