JCB Sets New Land Speed Record Using Twin Hydrogen-Burning Engines

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JCB, the British machinery manufacturer known for its diggers, has set a new land speed record using a car powered by two hydrogen-burning engines. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing investment in hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. JCB has been actively developing hydrogen-powered technology for use across its range of construction equipment and machinery. The record-breaking run demonstrates the potential of hydrogen combustion engines as a viable propulsion technology beyond industrial applications.

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