Andy Green Sets 406mph Record in Hydrogen Car
Andy Green has driven a hydrogen-powered vehicle to a speed of 406mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The Royal Air Force veteran is famously recognized as the first and still the only person to break the sound barrier on land.
Andy Green has achieved a remarkable new milestone by reaching a blistering speed of 406mph (654km/h) in a hydrogen-powered car. The high-speed run took place at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, which are located in the state of Utah.
This impressive feat adds to an already legendary career in high-speed driving for Green, who previously achieved worldwide renown in 1997. During that historic year, Green drove the jet-powered ThrustSSC across Nevada's Black Rock Desert.
During the 1997 run in Nevada, the jet-powered ThrustSSC reached an astonishing velocity of 763mph (1,228km/h). That monumental achievement cemented Green's legacy in automotive history as a pioneer of extreme terrestrial velocity.
To this day, Andy Green remains the first and still the only person in history to successfully break the sound barrier on land. His extensive background includes service with the Royal Air Force, bringing precision and discipline to his record-breaking endeavors.
The latest achievement at the Bonneville Salt Flats showcases Green's continued dedication to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. By piloting a hydrogen-powered vehicle to 406mph (654km/h), he has once again demonstrated his extraordinary capability behind the wheel.
