JCB's Hydrogen Car Smashes World Land Speed Record
A British engineering company just proved hydrogen power can be lightning fast, setting a new world land speed record. JCB's achievement shows clean energy doesn't mean compromising on performance.
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UK Rental Fleet Adds 100+ Electric Construction Machines
A British equipment rental company just made it easier for construction crews to go electric by adding over 100 zero-emission machines to its fleet. The move helps contractors win jobs in cities with strict noise and pollution rules.
British Hydrogen Car Targets 350 MPH World Record in August
A British construction company is bringing a hydrogen-powered race car to Utah this August that could nearly double the world speed record while proving clean technology works in heavy machinery. The same engines powering this 350 mph attempt already run commercial excavators.
Hydrogen Car Hits 368 MPH, Smashes 16-Year Speed Record
A car powered by two hydrogen engines from construction equipment just broke a 16-year-old land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, reaching 368 miles per hour. The achievement proves hydrogen engines can deliver extreme performance while producing zero emissions.
British Hydrogen Car Aims to Smash 350 MPH Record
A British construction giant is taking a hydrogen-powered race car to Utah's salt flats this August, aiming to nearly double the world speed record while proving clean technology can match fossil fuel power. The same engines already power commercial excavators rolling off production lines today.
British Driver Sets Hydrogen Speed Record at 406 MPH
The only person to break the sound barrier on land just set a new world record in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406 mph and proving clean fuel can deliver incredible performance. Andy Green's achievement more than doubles the previous hydrogen vehicle record from 2004.
Hydrogen Car Targets 368 MPH at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats
Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, is attempting another land speed record this week with a hydrogen-powered vehicle to showcase clean energy's potential. The 64-year-old retired RAF pilot reached 368 mph in practice runs and will officially attempt the record Tuesday.
Hydrogen Car Smashes Speed Record at 406 MPH in Utah
A retired fighter pilot just drove a hydrogen-powered car over 406 miles per hour, proving clean fuel can power extreme performance. The record-breaking run shattered three previous speed records while producing zero emissions.
British Driver Hits 406 MPH in Hydrogen-Powered Car
Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, just set a new world record driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle over 406 mph across Utah's famous salt flats. The breakthrough showcases how clean fuel technology could power heavy industries beyond cars.
Villagers Carry Sick Man 7km Through 3-Foot Snow in India
When heavy snowfall buried their mountain road, young villagers in Mandi, India, built a makeshift chair and carried a 75-year-old man on their shoulders for four hours to reach medical help. Their determination saved his life.
Mother Elephant Waits as Team Rescues Trapped Calf
When a baby elephant fell into a concrete water tank in Tamil Nadu, its mother stood guard for hours while forest staff carefully broke the tank wall to free her calf. The patient rescue showed what's possible when humans and wildlife work together.
Japanese Manufacturer Brings 300 Jobs to San Antonio
A Japanese plastics company is investing $40 million in its first U.S. plant on San Antonio's South Side, creating up to 300 manufacturing jobs by 2028. The facility marks another major win for the city's booming industrial corridor.
UK Road Project Locks in Record Green Hydrogen Deal
Britain's largest construction project just became the first in the nation to commit to carbon-neutral building, powered by a record-breaking hydrogen supply. The deal will save 30,000 tonnes of CO2 and create hundreds of clean energy jobs.
UK Hydrogen Deal Will Replace 12M Liters of Diesel
Britain just landed its largest green hydrogen contract ever for a construction project, swapping millions of liters of diesel for clean fuel that only emits water. The Lower Thames Crossing will become the first major UK infrastructure project built carbon neutral.