# Luxe Eco Endurance Racers The Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S is Set to Make History By Michael Hines | Published 2013-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hydrogen-rapide-s References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/4/12/Aston-Reveals-Hydrogen-Rapide-S-7713857/) & [astonmartin](http://www.astonmartin.com/en) Aston Martin is about to make history with the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S. The eco-friendly version of the British automaker's sports sedan will compete in the upcoming 24 Hours Nürburgring. The Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S will be the first [hydrogen-powered car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases) ever to compete in an international automotive competition. The Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S has can run off of pure hydrogen, pure gasoline or a combination of the two fuels. Although it's powered by hydrogen, this green Rapide S is no slouch. It features a twin-turbo 12 liter [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7) engine. That should give it enough oomph to compete with the other 150 cars that are planning to take part in the race. Should it be a success, the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S could encourage other automakers to take their [eco cars to the track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-polestar-5) in races around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrogen-powered Sports Cars:** The success of the Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S in the 24 Hours Nürburgring could lead to an increase in hydrogen-powered sports cars, disrupting the traditional gasoline-powered sports car industry. - **Eco-friendly Automotive Competitions:** The participation of the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S in an international automotive competition could inspire the creation of more eco-friendly racing events, disrupting the traditional gasoline-fueled motorsports industry. - **Dual-fuel Vehicles:** The dual-fuel feature of the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S that allows it to run on either pure hydrogen or pure gasoline could lead to the creation of more dual-fuel vehicles, disrupting the traditional single-fuel vehicle industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The success of the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S in the 24 Hours Nürburgring could disrupt the traditional gasoline-powered sports car industry as more automakers may shift towards creating eco-friendly sports vehicles. - **Motorsports:** The participation of the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S in an international automotive competition could disrupt the traditional gasoline-fueled motorsports industry by changing the focus to more eco-friendly competitions. - **Energy:** The dual-fuel feature of the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S that allows it to run on either pure hydrogen or pure gasoline could disrupt the traditional single-fuel industry and impact the future of energy alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kincsem-hyper-gt.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpenglow-hypercar.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-a.md)