Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Sets New Land Speed Record at Over 400 MPH

A hydrogen-powered vehicle, the JCB Hydromax, has set a new land speed record, reaching speeds exceeding 400 mph (650 km/h) in the Utah desert. Driver Andy Green piloted the car to this historic achievement, pushing the boundaries of sustainable automotive technology.

12 Aug, 10:24 — 12 Aug, 21:27

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Why this matters

This story highlights advancements in hydrogen-powered vehicle technology, showcasing its potential for high-performance applications. It also underscores the ongoing pursuit of speed records and human ingenuity in engineering.

Key entitiesAndy Green JCB Hydromax Utah Bonneville Salt Flats

The Story

What 11 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A hydrogen-powered vehicle set a new land speed record
The record speed was over 406 MPH (or approximately 654 km/h)
The driver was Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot
The record was set in Utah, specifically on the Bonneville Salt Flats

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Andy Green is the only person to break the sound barrier on land.

agreed·NYTnosYahooiefimerida

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The JCB Hydromax achieved a speed of approximately 654 km/h.

agreed·der-spiegeln1-bihfaziefimerida

The new record more than doubles the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004.

unverified·BBC

Coverage gaps

The name of the vehicle, 'JCB Hydromax'

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The specific type of hydrogen engine (combustion)

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Andy Green's quote about the ground coming quickly

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NYTcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocus on human interest and driver's quote

der-spiegelcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting on technical achievement

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the achievement of the speed record without significant political framing or ideological commentary.

Sources

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BBCHigh20h ago

Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph

The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.

Read full article →

NYTMostly Factual17h ago

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

By Claire Moses

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Fox NewsMixed15h ago

JCB Hydromax shatters a world record with ‘extraordinary’ speeds topping 400 mph in hydrogen-powered car

JCB Hydromax hit 406 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Andy Green at the wheel, shattering the previous hydrogen car record by over 220 mph.

Read full article →

YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Fastest man on land pushes hydrogen car to record 406 mph in Utah desert

A retired Royal Air Force fighter pilot, the only person to break the sound barrier on land, set a world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered car.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Al Jazeera · 12 Aug, 09:10|Full coverage: 11 · 21h|Window: 21h

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Al Jazeera12 Aug, 09:10First to report

A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record

1h later

iefimerida12 Aug, 10:14

Ίλιγγος: Νέα ταχύτητα-ρεκόρ στα 654 χλμ./ώρα για τον Βρετανό που έσπασε το φράγμα του ήχου -Με υδρογονοκίνητο όχημα, δείτε βίντεο

faz12 Aug, 10:17

„Hydromax“: Wasserstoff-Fahrzeug stellt Rekord auf

n1-bih12 Aug, 10:23

Pomjerili granice mogućeg: JCB Hydromax na vodik jurio nevjerovatnih 654 km/h (VIDEO)

Yahoo12 Aug, 10:24

Fastest man on land pushes hydrogen car to record 406 mph in Utah desert

1h later

nos12 Aug, 11:38

Andy Green (64) vestigt opnieuw snelheidsrecord, ditmaal in waterstofauto

5h later

BBC12 Aug, 16:30

Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph

der-spiegel12 Aug, 16:55

Rekord: Dieser Wagen mit Wasserstoffantrieb fährt mehr als 650 km/h

3h later

NYT12 Aug, 19:40

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.

2h later

Fox News12 Aug, 21:27

JCB Hydromax shatters a world record with ‘extraordinary’ speeds topping 400 mph in hydrogen-powered car

8h later

hvg13 Aug, 05:51Latest update

Több, mint 650 km/h az új hidrogénautó sebességrekord

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused broadly on the record, later shifting to include more technical details about the vehicle and the driver's historical achievements.

Initial ReportsAug 12 morning (UTC)

Early reports confirm the new land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, identifying Andy Green as the driver and Utah as the location.

Detailing the AchievementAug 12 afternoon (UTC)

Later reports add specifics about the vehicle name (JCB Hydromax), the exact speed in km/h, and Green's previous record-breaking feats.

Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Sets New Land Speed Record at Over 400 MPH

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

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Sources

Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.

JCB Hydromax shatters a world record with ‘extraordinary’ speeds topping 400 mph in hydrogen-powered car

Fastest man on land pushes hydrogen car to record 406 mph in Utah desert

Coverage Timeline

A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record

Ίλιγγος: Νέα ταχύτητα-ρεκόρ στα 654 χλμ./ώρα για τον Βρετανό που έσπασε το φράγμα του ήχου -Με υδρογονοκίνητο όχημα, δείτε βίντεο

„Hydromax“: Wasserstoff-Fahrzeug stellt Rekord auf

Pomjerili granice mogućeg: JCB Hydromax na vodik jurio nevjerovatnih 654 km/h (VIDEO)

Fastest man on land pushes hydrogen car to record 406 mph in Utah desert

Andy Green (64) vestigt opnieuw snelheidsrecord, ditmaal in waterstofauto

Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph

Rekord: Dieser Wagen mit Wasserstoffantrieb fährt mehr als 650 km/h

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.

JCB Hydromax shatters a world record with ‘extraordinary’ speeds topping 400 mph in hydrogen-powered car

Több, mint 650 km/h az új hidrogénautó sebességrekord

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Why this matters

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

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