JCB has made a significant breakthrough in advancing hydrogen technology with the approval from 11 European licensing authorities for its hydrogen combustion engine. This achievement follows a substantial investment of £100 million and over three years of development. Being the first in its industry to receive certification for a fully operational hydrogen combustion engine, JCB has paved the way for utilizing hydrogen in commercial machines like backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, and generator sets. The company's chairman, Lord Bamford, expressed great satisfaction with this progress and praised the British engineers for their hard work. Further certifications are anticipated in 2025. The successful integration of hydrogen-powered engines in various machines, along with extensive testing totalling 50,000 operating hours and 25,000km on the road, confirms the practicality of this technology. Tim Burnhope, JCB's group director of special projects, highlighted the potential of hydrogen fuel to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture, suggesting local hydrogen production as a means to improve accessibility and cost-efficiency.