World’s first hydrogen backhoe gets permission to drive on UK roads

Mike Hayes Consultant Editor, Construction Europe / KHL Content Studio

09 February 2023

The British government has given special dispensation for JCB to use its hydrogen-powered backhoe loader on UK roads.

The loader – the first of its type in the world to be powered by hydrogen combustion – was the subject of a special order, given by the transport secretary, allowing it to be tested and used on public highways.

The government says the move will help with the reduction…

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