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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Driver Andy Green sets world speed record for hydrogen-powered car

British driver Andy Green set a new world speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, reaching 406.320 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The feat was achieved using a car equipped with two hydrogen internal combustion engines developed by JCB to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen fuel in heavy industry.

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Why It Matters

The record serves as a public demonstration of hydrogen combustion technology, which proponents argue could provide a cleaner alternative to diesel for heavy machinery and industrial applications.

Key Facts

  • Andy Green reached a top speed of 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) in a hydrogen-powered car.
  • The vehicle used two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower.
  • The car measured 32 feet (9.75 meters) in length.
  • The previous world record for a hydrogen combustion vehicle was 185.5 mph (298.5 kph).
  • The record was verified by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile.
  • Cockpit temperatures during the run were reported to be above 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius).
  • JCB has signed a deal to purchase 'green hydrogen' produced using renewable energy.
  • Andy Green previously set the overall land-speed record of 763.035 mph in 1997 using jet power.
  • Andy Green set a diesel-powered land-speed record of 350.092 mph in 2006.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFédération Internationale de l’Automobile“International governing body of motor sports that verified the record.”personGreg Keoleian“Professor of sustainable systems at the University of Michigan.”personAndy Green“Retired Royal Air Force pilot and record-holding driver.”organizationJCB“British construction equipment manufacturer that engineered the record-setting c”locationBonneville Salt Flats“The site in Utah where the speed record was set.”