Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine

National Highways trials JCB hydrogen telehandler on Lower Thames Crossing site, showing it can match diesel performance with zero emissions.

Toyota returns to the Fuji 24 Hours with its upgraded GR Corolla H2, running on liquid hydrogen at -253°C. Inside the tech, the challenge, and the multi-fuel future.

JCB has secured full EU type-approval for its hydrogen combustion engine, certifying it to Stage V standards and clearing the way for commercial rollout across Europe.

Bosch UK reports £3.3bn in 2024 sales and urges UK to recognise hydrogen combustion engines as low-emission to unlock investment in heavy transport.

Exeter Airport completes UK’s first live aircraft turnaround using hydrogen ground support machinery, including MATT tug and fuel cell GSE.

Hydrogen JCB diggers can now legally drive on UK roads for the first time, following a law change by Future Roads Minster Lilian Greenwood.

Kawasaki debuts its hydrogen-powered Ninja H2 HySE at Le Mans, proving zero-emission motorcycling can still deliver sound, drama, and performance.

Bosch UK boss Steffen Hoffmann warns the UK must act on hydrogen or fall behind China and India. Calls for infrastructure shift and tech-neutral policy.

Bosch showcases hydrogen engines, synthetic fuel tracking, and electric powertrains for construction machines at Bauma 2025.

Germany’s big names – including Bosch, Daimler Truck, and MAN – urge the Bundestag to end energy tax disparities with hydrogen at the pump.

JCB’s hydrogen loadall gets real-world testing with BAM Construction, proving it works just as well as diesel – but without the emissions.

Komatsu and KEYOU are testing a 12-cylinder hydrogen combustion dump truck, aiming to cut emissions while maintaining diesel-like power.

Cummins completes Project Brunel, developing a UK-built 6.7-litre hydrogen combustion engine for commercial vehicles and heavy duty machines.

King Charles visited JCB to celebrate its 80th anniversary and see its hydrogen-powered machines in action. JCB aims to swap diesel for hydrogen, keeping power while cutting emissions.

Liebherr is bringing hydrogen combustion to Bauma 2025 with the L 566 H – the firm’s first large hydrogen-powered wheeled loader.

BMW expands its hydrogen strategy with new hydrogen fuel cell trucks for its logistics fleet under the European H2Haul project.

KGM (SsangYong) signs a new agreement with PHINIA to bring a 2.0-litre diesel-based hydrogen engine to market.

SwRI is working to improve hydrogen truck refuelling. The Texas institute launched a 4 year joint project to tackle infrastructure hurdles.

After three years, £100 million, and countless cups of tea, JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine has been signed off by 11 licensing authorities.

At this year’s Dakar 2025 event, a much cleaner revolution is underway – one driven by hydrogen and diesel working in symphony.