JCB, which still holds the diesel land speed record of 350.092mph and the World’s Fastest Tractor, has announced its intention to return to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to attempt a new record using hydrogen engines.
Wing Commander Andy Green OBE will once again take the wheel in the 32ft car. He said: “The ‘JCB Hydromax’ car is lighter, more powerful and faster than its predecessor of 20 years ago. Once again, we’re going to show the world just how good British engineering and technology really is. This August we’re going to smash the hydrogen-powered vehicle record in the world’s fastest (and most exciting!) zero-emissions vehicle. I can’t wait.”
The vehicle will run with two production-based hydrogen engines, producing 1,600bhp. Testing will start in the UK before heading to Utah for the Bonneville SpeedWeek. Once this is completed, the company will stay on to pursue officially recognised world records under the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).