Evidence is being sought on how NRMM might decarbonise as part of the Government’s wider net zero ambitions. As the clock ticks down to the March 26th submissions deadline, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford called on industry to embrace a unique opportunity to shape the future.

JCB called on industry leaders to get behind the Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the future.

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. 

Lord Bamford | JCB Chairman

“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 highlighting the important role that hydrogen will play alongside electric technology for smaller products.”

JCB has been at the forefront of the development of super-efficient hydrogen combustion engines as part of a £100 million investment to develop a zero-carbon emission solution for construction and agricultural equipment. JCB has also led the way in electric technology, which is suitable for smaller machines which do less hours and typically use 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.

JCB machinery plays a huge part in sculpting the modern world. From agriculture to construction, power generation and access, our machines are on site in over 150 countries around the globe. It’s a fact that we’re immensely proud of.

In a world that’s increasingly under pressure from environmental degradation, finding innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers’ needs and managing the resources that go into our products is more important than ever. So we’ve also included some insights into some of the challenges we plan to tackle in the coming years.

To participate in the call for evidence visit:

Non-road mobile machinery: decarbonisation options

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