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First hydrogen-powered excavator
JCB chairman Lord Bamford and his son Jo, who runs Ryse Hydrogen and Wrightbus, have joined forces and spent two years working to create the world’s first hydrogen-powered excavator, and a further year testing the prototype.
The 20-tonne 220X excavator, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds.
The development comes after JCB made manufacturing history last year by going into production with the construction industry’s first fully electric mini excavator. The company says it has also extended electric technology to its telescopic forklift range.
Photo: JCB
