Today, many wineries want to show that they work sustainably. Maybe they measure their carbon footprint and are amazed at how much of this comes from driving the tractor back and forth in the vineyard. To avoid diesel emissions, you can drive an electric tractor. They already exist, but they are not yet common.
New Holland, one of the major manufacturers of agricultural equipment, recently presented in the United States a small electric tractor that is also self-driving. So, in addition to zero emissions, there will be fewer hours at the wheel for the farmer. Sensors and cameras on the roof help the tractor drive where it needs to go, perform its tasks, and avoid obstacles. You can even activate it from your phone.
We will also see robots of various sizes more and more in the French vineyards. That this is the future was noticeable at Vinitech 2022, a technical wine fair recently held in Bordeaux.
Read more: engadget
