Ford has set the land speed record for a production-based hydrogen fuel-cell powered car with its Fusion 999 yesterday at the Bonneville Salt Flats.The new world record was set at 207.2 mph. Ford have partnered with Ohio university to develop this car continuing its research into hydrogen cars - the only emission being water!
Piloting the Fusion was Rick Byrnes, a veteran Bonneville racer and retired Ford Powertrain component design engineer. The Fusion achieved the top speed with a reduced drag coefficient, from 0.34 to 0.21, and a 770 horsepower motor.
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