Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car
- British driver Andy Green reached a speed of 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) in a hydrogen-powered car at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
- The car was powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower.
- This achievement sets a new world record for the hydrogen-powered vehicle category, according to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile.
- Green's previous records include breaking the sound barrier in 1997 and setting a diesel-powered car record in 2006.
- The record attempt was witnessed by a few dozen JCB staff members and reporters.
British driver Andy Green has set a new world record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, reaching a speed of 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The record was achieved using a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines, which together produce 1,600 horsepower.
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile confirmed the record, marking a significant milestone for hydrogen technology in motorsports. Green, a retired Royal Air Force pilot, expressed excitement about showcasing the capabilities of hydrogen power on one of the world's most famous racing surfaces.
While this speed does not approach the overall land-speed record he set in 1997, it surpasses the previous hydrogen combustion record of 185.5 mph (298.5 kph). Green's achievement is seen as a potential boost for the clean-energy industry, as JCB, the car's manufacturer, aims to promote hydrogen as a viable alternative to traditional fuels.
英国车手安迪·格林在氢动力汽车上创下新速度纪录
英国车手安迪·格林在犹他州的博内维尔盐滩创下了氢动力汽车的新世界纪录，速度达到406.320英里每小时（653.908公里每小时）。这一纪录是通过使用两台氢内燃机驱动的汽车实现的，总功率为1600马力。
国际汽车联合会确认了这一纪录，标志着氢技术在赛车运动中的重要里程碑。格林，这位退役的皇家空军飞行员，表达了在世界著名赛车场地展示氢动力能力的兴奋之情。
虽然这一速度未能接近他在1997年创下的整体陆地速度纪录，但已超过185.5英里每小时（298.5公里每小时）的氢燃烧纪录。格林的成就被视为清洁能源行业的潜在利好，因为汽车制造商JCB旨在推广氢作为传统燃料的可行替代品。