JCB has achieved a significant milestone by securing the first full EU type-approval for its hydrogen engine, allowing its use in non-road mobile machinery across the EU and territories recognizing EU regulations. This approval, conforming to EU Stage V emissions norms, highlights the potential of hydrogen as a zero CO2 fuel for a net-zero future. JCB's chairman, Anthony Bamford, expressed excitement over this achievement, emphasizing the promising future of combustion engines with hydrogen. The approval follows earlier authorizations in nine European countries for commercial use of the engine under 'new technology' provisions, further validating JCB's hydrogen program. With a team of 150 engineers working on the development for nearly four years and producing over 130 evaluation engines for testing in various equipment, JCB is at the forefront of innovative hydrogen technology. Real-world testing of hydrogen-powered equipment, including backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers, is already underway, indicating significant progress in bringing hydrogen technology to market for sustainable construction practices.