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Andy Green to Attempt New Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Car in Utah

11 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

British driver Andy Green is set to attempt to break his own land speed record, which he established 20 years ago, with a hydrogen-powered vehicle. Green, known for being the first and only person to break the sound barrier in a car, will return to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to make his record-breaking attempt.
His previous record was achieved with a diesel-powered car, reaching a speed of 350.092 mph (563.4 km/h).
Green's original record was set in 1997, and since then, advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on sustainable energy sources have transformed the automotive landscape. The Bonneville Salt Flats have long been a site for record attempts, making it a fitting location for this historic challenge.
Andy Green's endeavor to break his own record with a hydrogen-powered car highlights the intersection of speed and sustainability in automotive engineering. As the world increasingly shifts towards eco-friendly technologies, this attempt not only seeks to push the limits of speed but also to showcase the potential o…

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