JCB's Hydromax hydrogen-powered car achieved a groundbreaking land speed record of 653.90kph at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, driven by Andy Green.
It was driven by Andy Green
Aug 13, 2026
05:40 pm
What's the storyJCB, the British engineering giant known for its construction equipment, has set a new world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered combustion vehicle.
The feat was achieved by JCB's in-house-developed Hydromax speedster, which hit an average top speed of 653.9km/h at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.
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