The UK has recently authorized the use of hydrogen-fuelled construction and agricultural machinery on its roads, marking a significant shift in legislation. While hydrogen-powered cars, buses, and trucks were already allowed on UK roads, non-road mobile machinery such as diggers were previously excluded. JCB, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, played a pivotal role in this change through a £100 million project aimed at developing a hydrogen combustion engine. The chairman of JCB, Anthony Bamford, expressed delight at the government's endorsement of hydrogen use in machinery, calling it a historic day for the company and a milestone for the hydrogen fuel industry. The Future of Roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, emphasized the government's commitment to supporting businesses like JCB in transitioning to net-zero emissions. This development is seen as a step towards promoting sustainability, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth and job creation in the UK.