jcb is pushing hydrogen combustion to the limitJCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax established a new Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) class speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats during Bonneville Speed Week, averaging 368.347 mph across two consecutive runs.Driven by Andy Green, the 32-foot-long streamliner set the mark in the SCTA's Blown Gas Streamliner class (AA/BGS, 500+ cubic inches). The result breaks the previous class record of 348.342 mph set by the Spectre Streamliner in 2010.jcb is pushing hydrogen combustion to the limitThe JCB Hydromax relies on two production-based hydrogen internal combustion engines developed by JCB. Combined output reaches up to 1,600 horsepower, driving all four wheels.AdvertisementAdvertisementPer SCTA regulations, land speed records require an average calculated across two consecutive runs on separate days over a measured distance. The Hydromax recorded a top speed of 367.141 mph on its first run, followed by a maximum speed of 369.554 mph on the second run, yielding the official record average of 368.347 mph. Prior to setting the SCTA mark, the engineering team completed 44 test passes at the Salt Flats to refine the hydrogen fuel management system and vehicle telemetry.jcb is pushing hydrogen combustion to the limitWith the SCTA class record secured, the JCB team is remaining at the Bonneville Salt Flats to prepare for an official Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) world record attempt. Engineers plan to increase engine tuning output to pursue an absolute land speed record for hydrogen-powered internal combustion vehicles under global motorsport governing rules.The land speed project comes as the British manufacturer prepares to open a new $500 million, one-million-square-foot production facility in San Antonio, Texas, which will produce equipment for North American markets.
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