Summary
British driver Andy Green is attempting to set a new land speed record in Utah with a hydrogen-powered car. He aims to beat his previous diesel car record and demonstrate hydrogen as a clean energy fuel.
Key Facts
- Andy Green previously set a diesel land speed record of 350.092 mph in Utah 20 years ago.
- He is now driving the JCB Hydromax, a hydrogen-powered car made by British company JCB.
- The car uses two hydrogen internal combustion engines adapted from construction machinery.
- The engines produce 1,600 horsepower by igniting hydrogen gas mixed with air.
- Green has unofficially reached 368.347 mph in practice runs.
- The official record attempt is watched by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the world motor sports authority.
- Green hopes to break speed records for hydrogen engines and electric vehicles.
- The attempt highlights hydrogen as a potential clean fuel for the future.
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