CNN BUSINESS | These electric self-driving tractors could make farming much greener
London (CNN Business) – A startup based in California says it can help farmers be greener and
more profitable by offering what it describes as the world’s first fully
electric, self-driving tractor.
The compact tractor can be programmed to perform tasks such as plowing,
harvesting and mowing, and can operate for up to 10 hours from a five-hour
charge, according to its makers, Monarch Tractor.
Although it doesn’t need a driver, to comply with US regulations it must have a
designated remote operator who receives real-time alerts and can stop the
vehicle if needed. It has sensors that can detect livestock and crops, and
collision prevention systems that allow it to operate autonomously alongside
farm workers. —read
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