The move removes an important roadblock to the broader rollout of the hydrogen construction kit, which gives the 100-mio. GBP drive from JCB an enormous increase in the development of hydrogen engines with zero emissions.
Mile stone moment for the use of hydrogen as carbon fuel under construction
The future of the road minister Lilian Greenwood confirmed that hydrogen is able to travel mobile machines legally on the public highway.
She said: “Today we show that we are on the British business side, since we now allow hydrogen operators and tractors to be driven legally on British roads for the first time.”
JCB welcomed the decision as a “historical” moment.
The chairman Anthony Bamford said: “The JCB team has done astonishing work for the development of a hydrogen burning engine. It is easy to use, performs both diesel and through diesel and has been supported by the customers.
The rule change included a change in the regulations for road vehicles (construction and use) from 1986, which was signed at the beginning of this month of Greenwood.
JCB has already tested hydrogen excavator loaders, Loadalls and generators at locations near Birmingham and is now testing KIT with rental companies and top steps.
