Andy Green Aims for New Land Speed Record with Hydrogen Power
Andy Green, the first and only person to break the sound barrier in a car, is attempting to set a new land speed record in a hydrogen-powered vehicle at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. He previously set a diesel-powered car land…
Detroit, MI, August 10, 2026 —
Andy Green, a figure renowned for his automotive speed achievements, is preparing for a new attempt to set a land speed record. This endeavor involves a hydrogen-powered vehicle and will take place at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, a location historically significant for speed attempts.
Green is recognized as the first and, to date, the only individual to have broken the sound barrier while driving a car. His previous accomplishments include setting a land speed record with a diesel-powered car in 2004, reaching an impressive speed of 350.092 mph. Furthermore, Green holds the outright land speed record, which he set in 1997 at a remarkable 763.035 mph.
The current attempt aims to add another chapter to Green’s record-breaking career, this time utilizing hydrogen as the primary power source for the vehicle. The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah provides a vast, flat expanse that is crucial for achieving the extreme speeds necessary for such records.
Details regarding the specific vehicle being used for this hydrogen-powered attempt, the timeline for the record attempt, and the projected speeds were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Schoenbaum And R.J. Rico, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
