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Autocar·Tuesday, 12 May 2026
JCB targets new speed record with 32 foot-long, 1579bhp Hydromax

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JCB is attempting a new land speed record in August with a 1579bhp hydrogen-powered vehicle, twenty years after setting a diesel record. This highlights ongoing innovation in hydrogen technology, which could eventually influence future vehicle options for New Zealand drivers.
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Hydrogen-powered attempt will take place in August, 20 years on from 350mph record run with Dieselmax JCB will attempt to claim another land speed record in August with a new hydrogen-powered vehicle, two decades on from its famous record run with the Dieselmax. The new record ch
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