A man drives a tractor through fields
  • The UK government's Advanced Manufacturing Plan is investing £4.5 billion into sustainable manufacturing.
  • A joint initiative between the government and the automotive industry has led to the creation of the world's first methane-powered tractor.
  • The technologies developed to support the tractor can be applied in heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses.

As the UK government builds on the country's progress towards achieving net zero, including becoming the first major economy to halve its emissions, it is supporting the research and development of a revolutionary methane-powered tractor, unlocking the potential for private sector innovation and sowing the seeds for a greener future in farming and transportation alike.