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JCB Hydromax Smashes Bonneville Record Before FIA Attempt

A hydrogen-powered vehicle has shattered a long-standing land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

By · Published August 10, 2026 at 22:32 UTC · Updated August 10, 2026 at 22:32 UTC

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The JCB Hydromax has broken a 16-year-old land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The vehicle, powered by 1,600 horsepower hydrogen backhoe engines, achieved this feat ahead of an upcoming attempt to set a new record with the FIA. The record-breaking run was witnessed by observers, including Andy Green, a British driver known for breaking the sound barrier in a car.

The JCB Hydromax's achievement is notable for its use of hydrogen power, marking a significant milestone in alternative fuel technology. The vehicle's engines, derived from backhoe loaders, demonstrate the potential for repurposing industrial machinery for high-performance applications. The record attempt comes as part of a broader effort to push the boundaries of land speed records, with Green returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats for another attempt.

The record-breaking run precedes an official attempt to set a new record with the FIA, the international governing body for motorsport. The FIA's involvement adds a layer of official recognition to the JCB Hydromax's achievement, though the specifics of the upcoming attempt and its potential impact on the record books are not yet clear.

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What vehicle broke the land speed record?

The JCB Hydromax broke the land speed record.

Who is Andy Green?

Andy Green is a British driver known for breaking the sound barrier in a car.

What is the significance of the JCB Hydromax's achievement?

The JCB Hydromax's achievement is significant for its use of hydrogen power and the repurposing of industrial machinery for high-performance applications.

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