JCB, a British materials handling, construction, and agricultural equipment manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone with its hydrogen engine receiving full European Union approval for use in non-road mobile machinery. The hydrogen engine, which has been under development for almost four years with an investment of £100 million, is the first fully working combustion engine fueled by hydrogen. It is being trialed in a wide range of equipment, including the company's Loadall telescopic handler range. The EU type-approval is in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 and certifies the engine to prevailing EU Stage V emissions norms. This approval follows landmark rulings by licensing authorities in nine mainland European countries, allowing commercial use of the engine under 'new technology' provisions. JCB's chairman, Anthony Bamford, expresses his excitement over this achievement and emphasizes the potential of hydrogen as a zero CO2 fuel for a net zero world, positioning combustion engines for a promising future. Currently, JCB has over 130 evaluation hydrogen engines undergoing testing by clients, demonstrating a significant step towards bringing hydrogen technology to the market.