Ideanomics, Energica & Solectrac Collaborate On New Generation Electric Tractors

Ideanomics recently announced that its electric motorcycle manufacturer, Energica, and its electric tractor manufacturer, Solectrac, are collaborating on a new generation of electric tractors. The project will bring technology from electric motorcycles to electric tractors. Energica Inside, the business unit focused on applying Energica’s electric vehicle knowledge to help other industries go electric, will assist Solectrac with the development of battery packs and the vehicle control unit as well as assembly and testing of prototypes. The collaboration on battery pack development will boost run time to allow the tractors to do more on a single charge. The Solectrac tractors will also get new styling from Ideanomics Design and telematics and performance data through Ideanomics Digital. The new tractor range is expected to be introduced sometime in 2023.

“The End Game”

"This is the end game—different teams from across Ideanomics working together to make new and better electric vehicles," says Robin Mackie, president of Ideanomics Mobility. "It's a great example of our approach to smart spending in action. By bringing design, digital, and product development in-house, Ideanomics can deliver new products faster, better, and cheaper. I see big opportunities for more collaboration like this once the VIA acquisition is complete."

"Energica Inside has the potential to become a significant source of revenue," says Livia Cevolini, CEO of Energica. "Governments around the world have made up their mind—the future is electric. For some companies and industries, this transition will not be easy. Through Energica Inside, we will provide our unparalleled EV expertise to help OEMs electrify their product offerings faster, easier and more affordably."

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Source: Solectrac