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Last modified by Axel Heinemann on 2014-12-15. This is a wiki so please feel free to update information by clicking on "Edit with form". | Printable version

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Name of technology example:		Type
Electric Utility Vehicle		☐ Energy Efficiency ☐ Renewable Energy ☑ Alternative Methodology

Description	Diesel fuel is the bottle neck of todays agriculture. The replacment of diesel in the agricultural fleet is a major need. Electrifying the fleet and using electricity from renewable sources is an option. An overview and good compilation of the status and the development of electric tractors can be found under the following link: http://www.eeevee.com/tractors/TNF_article.html
Technology for the Application of	☑ Solar ☐ Biomass ☐ Biofuel ☐ Biogas ☑ Wind ☐ Geo-Thermal ☑ Hydro ☐ Energy Efficiency ☑ Other: Any renewable electricity source
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps	☑ Mechanization ☐ Efficiency of Operation ☐ Processing ☑ Transportation ☐ Controlled Atmosphere ☐ Controlled Temperature ☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities	☐ Grinding ☑ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting ☑ Seedbed Preparation ☑ Milling ☐ Tearing ☑ Planting ☐ Washing ☐ Mixing ☑ Pumping ☐ Heating ☐ Drying ☐ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding ☐ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare ☐ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding ☑ Cutting ☐ Sanitation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups	☐ Cereals ☐ Fruits and vegetables ☐ Nuts and berries ☐ Forage ☐ Dairy products ☐ Meat products ☐ Oil Seeds ☐ Roots and Tubers ☐ Eggs ☐ Pulses ☐ Fiber Crops ☐ Forestry ☐ Sugars ☐ Stimulants ☐ Spices ☑ Other: All commodity groups with requirements for utility vehicles
Region & Country of Development	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia - Italy ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Current Deployment	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☐ Europe & Central Asia ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America -: United States of America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Potential Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Manufacturers	http://www.freepowersys.com
Economics	N/A
Technology Development Level	Pilot projects and first implementation;
Required Maintenance Technical Level	Medium: Technology can be maintained through its life cycle with uncommon tools and requires moderate training for maintenance;
Required Infrastructure for Deployment	Technology development requires either, high-development level supporting technologies or mid-development level supporting technologies and uncommon tools and professional personnel;
Required Resources during manufacture	Metals, plastic materials, electric and electronic components, energy and water;
Required Resources during operation	Batteries and renewable energie;
Deployment Level	Prototype testing and local availability;
Deployment Capability and Potential	The technology can be widely deployed but resources or material supply and distribution chains are required;
Requirements for Deployment	Further developmen (serial development), establishing manufacturing and distribution structures;
Relevance for Autonomy and Food Security	Energy independent: operates with onsite renewables, requires supporting tech and services;
Environment Impacts (emissions)	Low: no direct emissions but indirect emissions;
Conformity with Bio- Cybernetic System Rules	Has to be evaluated;
Additional information / Comments	No comments.
Internal Reference
Additional Links	http://www.eeevee.com/tractors/TNF_article.html http://www.renewables.com/Permaculture/ElectricTractor.htm http://ec-ramses.net/ramses/HOME.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-setNxNGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R26RdfqGvUE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY3BkQfNyd8