The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has taken a significant step towards decarbonizing the transport sector with the release of guidelines for pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
JCB Construction Gear India: JCB had started work on its hydrogen combustion engine project in 2019, and has so far pumped 100 million into the project. The hydrogen engines are already powering prototype backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers. On Friday, the company showcased its locally developed hydrogen combustion engine, a first for any construction machinery firm globally, to a group of Indian reporters.
JC Bamford (JCB) Excavators plans to increase exports from its India unit to 45% of its output, up from 10% five years ago, according to the company s chairman. JCB, one of the world s largest construction equipment manufacturers, sees India as its largest market outside of Europe.