Screaming across the famous natural racetrack known as Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, the Buckeye Bullet left more than a steam trail in its wake on August 24th. It also smashed the previous world land speed record for electric vehicles by blasting 307mph across a 12 mile dessert course. Engineering students from Ohio State University (hence the Buckeye in the name) led the team that broke the record using a sleek design and power from lithium-ion batteries. From a DOE press release, ”the Bullet was required to make two speed runs, one each in opposite directions, within 60 minutes. At one point, the EV reached 320 mph. The Bullet 2.5 uses the same body and chassis of the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Buckeye Bullet 2, which in 2009 set a FIA-certified world record of 302 mph.” The team is supported by French electric vehicle manufacturer Venturi Automobiles. Here is the Ohio State press release.

The new mark is pending certification by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the worldwide motor sports governing body.

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