CPA Bulletin

44 CPA Bulletin > February 2025 www.cpa.uk.net NEWS FROM CPA MEMBERS: 3 JCB’s Hydrogen Engine Approved for Use RSP Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a team of 150 engineers has been working on the exciting £100 million development for over three years. JCB confirmed that 11 licensing authorities across Europe have now given permission for JCB’s hydrogen engine to be sold across Europe - with authorities in other countries set to follow suit with certification in 2025. JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford, who has led the company’s hydrogen engine project, said: “This is a very significant moment for JCB. To start the New Year with certification in place in so many European countries bodes very well for the future of hydrogen combustion technology. JCB has proved in recent years that it is a proper zero emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment. “This formal type approval/certification paves the way for the sale and use of hydrogen engines right across the UK and Europe. I couldn’t have hoped for a better start to the year. Most of all, I am delighted for our team of British engineers who have worked tirelessly to reach this stage.” JCB confirmed that the Netherlands’ Vehicle Authority RDW was the first licensing authority to issue official certification, giving permission for the engine to sold in The Netherlands. Other licensing bodies across Europe have followed RDW’s lead by issuing the necessary certification, including Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Licensing authorities in other countries are set to follow with certification during 2025. JCB has already produced more than 130 evaluation engines which are powering backhoe loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and generator sets. Real-world testing of JCB’s hydrogen equipment on customers’ sites is now at an advanced stage and progressing well. RSP UK Suction Excavators Ltd has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification - a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to cybersecurity and the protection of customers’ data. This advanced certification goes beyond the basics, involving independent verification of a company’s security controls. It provides customers with even greater peace of mind, knowing that their data is safeguarded with the highest level of security measures. Operating to the Cyber Essentials Plus standard not only enhances operational resilience but also ensures that RSP UK is eligible to work with all industries now covered by the UK’s new Critical National Infrastructure Act. “We are incredibly proud of this achievement,” said Charlie Gardener, Director. “It reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and is a significant step forward in our mission to enhance safety in every element of our work. When our customers invest significantly in premium construction equipment, they deserve the assurance that they are working with a professional and reliable company, and that’s why adding Cyber Essentials Plus certification to our existing suite of ISO accreditations was important to us. These achievements are a testament to our team, and I’d like to thank them for their hard work and dedication.”