The AUGA group, an agtech company and organic food producer have unveiled its AUGA M1 hybrid tractor, representing a significant development in the agricultural sector. The new tractor reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100 tons a year compared to diesel-powered counterparts, making it a sustainable solution for reducing pollution and improving farming practices. Powered by biomethane and electric drives, the design of the tractor accommodates larger biomethane gas cylinders and offers a quick and convenient gas cartridge replacement. The AUGA group’s commitment to developing sustainable technologies will help farmers work more sustainably, reducing their carbon footprint and offering consumers the opportunity to choose food at no cost to nature. The company plans to start mass production soon this year and aims to use the new tractors worldwide.
The AUGA group, an agtech company, and organic food producer, has officially launched its hybrid tractor, the AUGA M1, for professional use. This is a significant development in the agricultural sector, as the new tractor reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100 tons a year compared to diesel-powered analogs, according to AUGA group data.
Agriculture is responsible for 20% of global emissions, and the industry has been struggling to find solutions for reducing pollution. The AUGA group has taken the initiative to develop technologies that could enable a breakthrough in this area, allowing farmers to work more sustainably and for consumers to choose food at no cost to nature.
AdvertisementThe AUGA M1 hybrid tractor is powered by biomethane and electric drives that can operate continuously for up to 12 hours. The design of the tractor allows it to accommodate larger biomethane gas cylinders, which other agricultural machinery manufacturers have not managed to solve. Additionally, the tractor offers a quick and convenient gas cartridge replacement, filled at the biomethane plant, eliminating the need for biomethane refueling stations on farms.
During the operation of the tractor, an internal combustion engine powered by biomethane generates energy and transmits it directly to the electric motors that rotate the wheels. The system does not waste energy under low-load conditions and uses a relatively small but efficient engine capable of producing enormous power when needed.
The AUGA group has also updated the design of the AUGA M1 tractors. The color of the new tractor is anthracite brown, which represents the world’s oldest coal, anthracite, and the color of naturally fertile earth. Kęstutis Juščius, the CEO of the AUGA group, has emphasized that the company’s goal is to store carbon in the soil to reduce the amount in the atmosphere. As they work sustainably, the land will become more fertile.
The AUGA group plans to start mass production as soon as possible this year and aims to have the new tractors used not just by Lithuanian farmers but also by farmers around the world.
Launching the AUGA M1 hybrid tractor is a significant development in the agricultural sector. These new tractors represent a sustainable solution for reducing pollution and improving farming practices. The AUGA group’s commitment to developing sustainable technologies will help farmers work more sustainably, reducing their carbon footprint. It will offer consumers the opportunity to choose food at no cost to nature.
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