The first international Nurburgring CO2-free 24-hour race have been completed using the Aston Martin Rapide S, a new hydrogen hybrid automotive concept, which proven its reliability and performance characteristics, demonstrating its lack of restriction to driving range or refuelling time.

The Aston Martin Rapide S race car features a Hybrid Hydrogen system developed by Alset Global. The zero emission laps were completed at one of the world’s most challenging motor races, the ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24-Hour race in Germany, in extreme weather conditions.

Leading the Aston Martin Rapide S driver line-up was Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez, who said, “We have exceeded our already very ambitious target of completing a full lap of the Nurburgring on hydrogen.” Aston Martin has showcased its commitment to engineering innovation in its centenary year.

The Hybrid Hydrogen system, comprising a hydrogen fuel supply system, tank and proprietary engine management system, ran faultlessly throughout, demonstrating the reliability and durability of the technology which could be on a series production vehicle within a couple of years. In the race, the car reached top speeds of around 160 mph on pure hydrogen.

“This is a historic day for two reasons: besides being the first hydrogen-powered race car to compete and undertake zero CO2 emissions laps, it has showcased the most practical technology available to fundamentally, and within a very short period of time, address the challenge of global emissions, without disrupting the automotive industry,” said Jose Ignacio Galindo, CEO and founder of Austria-based Alset Global.

The hydrogen was supplied by Alset Global’s partner, Linde, via its TrailH2-gas mobile refuelling truck. Hydrogen was stored at 350 bar and a full refill was reduced to just 30 seconds per pitstop by the end of the race.

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