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Hydrogen-powered 'rocket car' tops 400 mph in record-breaking test (video)

JCB Hydromax reached 400+ mph during record-breaking Utah test.

Hydrogen-powered 'rocket car' tops 400 mph in record-breaking test (video)

A JCB Hydromax vehicle achieved an unprecedented feat of speed, averaging over 400 miles per hour across two recorded runs within a single week. These tests took place in Utah, marking the first time this particular vehicle has been subjected to such rigorous evaluation. The results definitively establish the JCB Hydromax as the current titleholder for the fastest hydrogen-powered automobile globally. Engineers meticulously monitored and documented the vehicle’s performance throughout both attempts. This groundbreaking achievement demonstrates significant advancements in hydrogen propulsion technology and its potential applications within high-speed transportation.


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