About us
About Element 1
Element 1 seeks to completely eliminate the use of diesel as a fuel on UK construction sites by 2040 and addresses this challenge via a scalable, commercially viable and globally applicable low-carbon alternative to red diesel based on the use of hydrogen. Element 1 will demonstrate an end-to-end solution for the manufacture, supply, distribution and use of hydrogen as an alternative to diesel on construction site, powering construction plant and equipment.
Element 1 integrates state-of-the-art technologies with targeted R&D to address gaps in the end-to-end value chain. It will accelerate the replacement of diesel-using technologies whilst enabling existing plant to continue in use over its remaining lifecycle, accelerating progress towards ‘net zero’.
Our vision
“To reduce emissions from off-highway equipment in construction.”
the mission
“Working in collaboration with industry leaders to test a hybrid hydrogen drive solution in a real world, off highway environment.”
Latest element 1 news
Element 1’s first project demonstration day is a success
One of the excavators converted under the Element 1 project has been deployed for the first time at the BAM Victoria North project in Manchester. At a demonstration day held for all project partners and additional guests, visitors could see the machine successfully...
Final Two Excavators Converted For Hydrogen Fuel
Today marks another important step towards us deploying our end-to-end hydrogen fuel solution on construction sites. The project has successfully completed another important milestone with the installation of the hydrogen tanks and control systems to the two Kobelco...
Manchester Facility Prepares Hydrogen Excavators for Deployment
Today marks another important step towards us deploying the modified excavators on construction sites in Q4 this year. The project has reached an exciting stage with the installation of the hydrogen tanks and control systems to the two Caterpillar 320 excavators at...