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"Weighing up the benefits of trading in traditional vehicles for electric-powered alternatives that are designed specifically for New Zealand terrain can mean less noise pollution, lower maintenance, fuel savings and higher horsepower to tow."

● With increases in fuel prices and awareness of carbon emissions, the shift to
electric vehicles is becoming more appealing.
● Farmers who have switched to electric or hybrid vehicles have reaped the
benefits, including lower maintenance, fuel savings, higher horsepower to tow
things from standstill, and regenerative braking.
● The difference in clearance and power means it can be difficult to carry out
certain functions on the farm, but purpose-built electric vehicles are becoming
more prevalent , and the development of these tools continues to improve.
● Brands that sell electric vehicles for the farm include:
○ Tuatara
○ Polaris
○ UBCO
○ Switch EV Global
● Electric vehicles tend to be lighter on the ground and quieter than traditional
vehicles.
● John Deere is investing in autonomous tractor technology, and Oxin, from Nelson,
has developed tractors specifically for vineyards as well as vineyard management
solutions using sensors to automate mowing, mulching, trimming and spraying.
● Aerolab, which also produces drones, has come up with autonomous solutions for
spraying which also happen to be electric.
● Autonomous vehicles are driven by sensors, machine learning and complex
artificial intelligence that allows them to complete specific tasks. They’re different
from autonomous passenger vehicles and self-driving cars, programmed
specifically for precision agriculture. They can take care of placement, mowing
and spraying, while monitoring crop health, changes in weather and nutrient
requirements.
● When considering making the move to electric vehicles, it’s important to
understand the limitations. The availability of batteries and charging stations may
be limited in your area, and the range of distance will vary depending on the
vehicle. You should also weigh up electric versus hybrid, as hybrids offer the
advantages of both combustion engine and battery.
● Purchasing electric vehicles tends to be more expensive upfront. Understand what
you are trying to achieve and research the clean car programme, a resource that
can also help make sure you meet rebate eligibility requirements. The government
has an online calculator to do the maths for you.