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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Engineering Heritage Award to the JCB Dieselmax engine that powered the world’s fastest diesel car.
The
(ImechE) has awarded its Engineering Heritage Award (EHA) to the
engine that powered the world’s fastest diesel car.
The Dieselmax broke the diesel land speed record on 23 August 2006 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in
The engine is currently on display at the
A plaque denoting the award is to be unveiled at a presentation ceremony in October.
The IMechE launched the EHA (formerly the EHHS) in 1984 to recognise landmark developments in mechanical engineering and to raise the profile of the profession.
Previous recipients of the award include the Thames Barrier, the Harrier jump jet, the Rolls-Royce RB211 engine, the invention of the FloatGlass process at Pilkington Glass and the original
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