JCB is preparing an attempt to set a speed record for hydrogen-powered combustion engine vehicles, the British manufacturer has confirmed. The project aims to demonstrate the performance potential of hydrogen internal combustion technology, which JCB has been developing as an alternative to battery-electric powertrains for construction equipment. The record attempt follows JCB's investment in hydrogen engine development for off-highway applications, where the company sees combustion-based H2 solutions as more practical than fuel cells or batteries for heavy-duty cycles. No target speed or timing for the attempt has been disclosed.
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