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JCB Hydromax sets hydrogen land speed record at 406 mph
The JCB Hydromax, a hydrogen-powered streamliner, has set a new world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Driven by Andy Green, the vehicle achieved an average speed of 406.320 mph (approximately 654 km/h) over two runs conducted in opposite directions to comply with FIA regulations.
Unlike hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, the Hydromax utilizes two production-based hydrogen internal combustion engines that produce a combined 1,600 bhp. These engines are derived from the same technology used in JCB’s industrial construction machinery. The achievement significantly surpasses the previous FIA record for hydrogen internal combustion vehicles, which was 185.5 mph set by the BMW H2R in 2004.
JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford stated that the record demonstrates that hydrogen combustion works at the highest level with zero CO2 emissions at the tailpipe. The project serves as a high-profile demonstration of the company’s £100 million hydrogen development program, aiming to provide clean power alternatives for heavy machinery where battery weight may be a limitation.
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Andy Green · Anthony Bamford · Bonneville Salt Flats · FIA · Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile · JCB · Prodrive · SCTA · Southern California Timing Association
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The record displaces the previous FIA-recognized hydrogen combustion record of 185.5 mph set by the BMW H2R in 2004. conservativepost.co.uk · coolhunting.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The JCB Hydromax achieved an average speed of 406.320 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. conservativepost.co.uk · coolhunting.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Hydromax speed exceeds the hydrogen fuel-cell record of 303 mph. conservativepost.co.uk · coolhunting.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andy Green drove the Hydromax streamliner. conservativepost.co.uk · coolhunting.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Hydromax achieved an SCTA class record of 368.347 mph prior to the FIA attempt. www.news9live.com · coolhunting.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The vehicle's only exhaust emission is water vapor. coolhunting.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Hydromax engines generate a combined 1,600 bhp. conservativepost.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The vehicle is powered by two production-based hydrogen internal combustion engines. conservativepost.co.uk · coolhunting.com