electrification

The Auga M1 features a hybrid drive system. You “refuel” with (bio)methane gas, which powers the combustion engine. A generator mounted at the back of the engine produces electricity for the wheel motors and the battery pack. – Photos: Mark Pasveer.

05-11 | Article

The hybrid Auga M1: A Lithuanian powerhouse in testing phase

More and more companies are introducing electric tractors. New Holland showcased its T4 Electric Power at Agritechnica 2023. Photo: New Holland

16-10 | Article

Swedish study highlights benefits of electric, autonomous tractors

The new electric Fendt e107 Vario poses in front of a 2,100-year-old church at the Norwegian Folk Museum during a press event in Bygdøy. This latest addition to Fendt's portfolio is ready for sale. Fendt will deliver the tractors first in the Netherlands, Germany, and Norway. – Photo: Jacco van Erkelens

30-09 | News

Fendt e107 Vario ready for sale

As Andela has developed it, the Electro Weeder consists of a three-point unit with a generator and inverter. Attached to this unit is a four-point lift system, to which various frames can be mounted based on your needs. One of the choices is working width, which so far can go up to 6 meters. The first production machines have been sold and will be delivered in the spring of 2025. – Photos: Martin Smits

17-09 | Article

Test: Electro weeder puts weeds under high-voltage

Photo: SANDGEO

12-08 | Expert opinion

‘Biomass fueled ultra-fast battery charging’

Picture generated by AI

11-07 | Expert opinion

‘Electric prototype tractor sparks discussions; ‘6 hours from the battery is a joke!’’

A new wave of fully electric robots is emerging, such as the Amos Power A3/A4. – Photo: Amos

11-06 | Expert opinion

‘Robots lead the way to diesel-free agriculture’

Photo: ZY Electric Tractor

13-08-2021 | News

130 hp fully electric tractor from Turkey

From left to right: Nicolai Tarasinski, manager advanced engineering: Electrically driven vehicles are very efficient when it comes to energy consumption and the weight to power ratio. The drivelines are very easy and fast to control and that is a requirement for autonomy. Professor Peter Pickel, manager external relations / deputy director ETIC: John Deere believes in electrification. At the next Agritechnica in 2021, we will show a lot more electrified machinery. Jørgen Audenaert, product line marketing manager region 2: The eAutoPower transmission we showed at Agritechnica, is really different from anything else before, and you can consider that an omen/sign.

12-03-2020 | Article

John Deere: ‘We believe in electric tractors. 100%’