Mazda are heading to the “Le Mans vers le future” event with their Mazda coupe RX-8 Hydrogen RE, which can run on petrol or hydrogen.
The “Le Mans into the Future” event is a first for the race, and will present several vehicles using alternative powertrains including electric, hybrid, natural gas and hydrogen fuel.
The Mazda coupe RX-8 Hydrogen RE is fitted with a dual-fuel (petrol/hydrogen) rotary engine that is especially efficient at burning zero-emissions hydrogen. It is currently available for lease in Japan and Norway.
The demonstration of the car is scheduled for Saturday, 12 June, at 12h10. Starting at 12h30 the cars will be exhibited to the public in Paddock H, opposite the Village.
The RX-8 was the first hydrogen car leased to customers back in 2006.
