Seal of approval for hi-tech JCB engine

Government and royalty updated on net zero progress

- Sentinel Reporter

ROYALTY and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have been given insights into digger giant JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology.

Rachel Reeves visited the firm’s Rocester world headquarters to discuss the company’s development of the hi-tech hydrogen combustion engine.

HRH The Princess Royal was also told about the technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.

The Princess was shown around the engine by JCB principal engineer Tom Beamish and engineer Cameron Scott, who are part of the team helping to develop the technology.