JCB urges wide debate on NRMM fuels
17 January 2024
JCB is urging industry leaders and stakeholders to get behind the government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the future.
Evidence is being sought on how NRMM might decarbonise as part of the UK government’s wider net zero ambitions.
As the clock ticks down to the 26 March submissions deadline, JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford (above) called on industry to embrace a unique opportunity to shape the future.
Lord Bamford said: “The call for evidence is a crucial milestone that should be taken very seriously by everyone who is affected, from trade associations to owners and users of non-road mobile machinery.
“This is a historic landmark for many industries, particularly the construction and agricultural sectors which JCB has supplied for nearly 80 years. It is vital everyone affected engages in this process to help determine which technologies are appropriate to achieve a net zero future.
“In JCB’s case, we will be highlighting the important role that hydrogen will play, alongside electric technology for smaller products.”
JCB has been particularly active in developing efficient hydrogen combustion engines as part of a £100 million investment to develop a zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment, particularly for larger machines.
JCB has also developed electric technology, which is suitable for smaller machines that do fewer hours and typically consume less fuel than larger machines which have a higher energy requirement.
The call for evidence is being led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and the Department for Transport. It focuses on the potential ways of decarbonising at least 58 diverse NRMM products covering construction and agricultural equipment, and also machinery used in warehousing, logistics, mines and quarries.
● To participate in the call for evidence click on this link. (And rental companies are amongst the industry stakeholders that the government is inviting responses from.)
