JCB’s hydrogen engine: ‘We weren’t sure whether it was possible’

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

28 March 2023

The team that developed JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine, shown off to the public for the first time at ConExpo/Con-Agg 2023, weren’t initially sure if the technology behind would work after a string of earlier research projects failed in their objectives.

That’s according to UK-based OEM’s chief innovation & growth officer chief innovation and growth officer Tim Burnhope.

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