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Driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record in hydrogen-powered car
UK NewsAugust 11, 2026 at 6:48 PMNational

Driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record in hydrogen-powered car

By Associated PressThe Guardian - UK News

British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph in car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion enginesThe only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record on Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power.British driver Andy Green reached 406.320mph (653.908km/h) in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, setting the record for that vehicle category, according to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the international governing body of motor sports. Continue reading...

British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph in car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines

The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record on Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power.

British driver Andy Green reached 406.320mph (653.908km/h) in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, setting the record for that vehicle category, according to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the international governing body of motor sports.

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