Mercedes-Benz last week unveiled the electric Actros heavy-duty truck.  The first eActros was delivered to German logistics company Hermes in September for use under real-life conditions. By the end of this year, Mercedes-Benz will have ten such vehicles on the road with customers. Series production is planned for 2021.

Plug-in pickup trucks look to be the next frontier in the budding electric vehicle industry as startup Rivian Automotive is said to be in talks with General Motors Co. and Amazon.com Inc.

Electric vehicles, or EVs, are on track to encroach significantly on the market for vans and short-distance trucking, according to the latest forecast from research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF).

The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing globally, with no apparent sign of stopping. According to an article by Neil Oliver, technical marketing manager at Accutronics, one out of every 12 cars purchased in the UK is an EV.

In recent months, we’ve shone attention on companies racing to bring electric aviation to the skies in the coming decades.

Electric drive is already here for some types of farm vehicles, but is it a practical reality for mainstream tractors or will it remain an engineer’s dream? Future Farming looks at the technology and whether they will soon be cultivating fields. 

Stephen Heckeroth’s desire to help the planet has seeped into the world of agriculture.

 Based on things we have seen, plus our own research, here is a look at what can be expected with regard to heavy duty truck technology as we progress to the year 2020.

Cars electrify, now farm vehicles. The new 215-page IDTechEx report, "Electric Vehicles and Robotics in Agriculture 2020-2030" explains.

The South African automobile industry could be faced with exporting 80% less - thereby eliminating half the jobs it provides - if local manufacturers don't get with the global programme and go green.

Turkish company ZY Electric Tractor has developed a fully electrically powered tractor. Mass production of the ZY tractor will commence this year.

South Africa’s electricity sector has faced a series of challenges over the last two decades.

Trees, plants, and crops all need carbon dioxide. Electric vehicles are charged with coal-powered electricity and their batteries are made from seriously hazardous materials.

According to a recently published research report by Fact.MR the global market for electric tractors at present is valued at USD 94.04 Million in 2022.

A quiet revolution is rolling across American farms—and it’s so hushed that you may have to strain your ears to hear it.

South Africa’s agriculture sector, which creates around 874 000 jobs and is a vital contributor to the economy, spends approximately R137 billion on electricity to produce about 80% of the nation’s food, according to figures released by AgriSA.

Transitioning to a green economy is vital for reducing the effects of climate change. Electric vehicles (EVs) emit no greenhouse gases and can run on clean electricity, and many people tout them as a better alternative to gas-powered cars.

A major manufacturer of agricultural equipment has unveiled what it says is the industry’s first all-electric utility tractor that includes autonomous features.

Electric drive, with its instant torque, smooth delivery, and scalable power, is absolutely brilliant at pulling heavy loads. In this area, electric tractors can and will become superior to their fossil-fueled predecessors.

Market Summary -According to latest research by Research Intelo, the Global Electric ATV for Farming market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 16.7% during the forecast period 2025–2033.