LONDON, September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
A sustainable vision for the future of farming was unveiled
today at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, USA. It came proposed in
the form of a methane powered concept tractor from New Holland
Agriculture, a global agricultural equipment brand of CNH
Industrial. It was presented to the show's audience and online
viewers around the world in a live broadcast from the New Holland stand.
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Developed by the New Holland
design and engineering teams, this concept is a clear departure
from anything seen to date in the industry. It combines alternative
fuels and advanced agricultural technology with readily available
powertrain innovation from CNH Industrial sister brand FPT
Industrial. The concept's powertrain develops the same power and
torque as its standard diesel counterpart, meaning identical
infield performance.
So armed, a farm has the ability to become completely energy
independent, satisfying all of its own fuel and energy
requirements, as well as those of the local community by using
waste products in a 'closed-loop' virtuous cycle. It is the next
step in realizing the farm of the near future, one that moves away
from fossil fuel powered vehicles and embraces renewable
sources.
CNH Industrial's brands are forerunners and market leaders in
the development and commercializing of natural gas-powered
vehicles. Biomethane represents the latest phase in the Company's
alternative fuels strategy. It particularly suits on-farm use by
agricultural vehicles as farmers already possess the raw materials
and the space to produce the gas. This enables agribusinesses not
only to be fuel sufficient, but also energy sufficient.
For further information on the methane powered concept tractor,
including images, video and technical information, please visit:
bit.ly/methane-powered-concept
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI
/MI: CNHI) is a global leader in the capital
goods sector with established industrial experience, a wide range
of products and a worldwide presence. Each of the individual brands
belonging to the Company is a major international force in its
specific industrial sector: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and
Steyr for tractors and agricultural machinery; Case and New Holland
Construction for earth moving equipment; Iveco for commercial
vehicles; Iveco Bus and Heuliez Bus for buses and coaches; Iveco
Astra for quarry and construction vehicles; Magirus for
firefighting vehicles; Iveco Defence Vehicles for defence and civil
protection; and FPT Industrial for engines and
transmissions. More information can be found on the corporate
website: http://www.cnhindustrial.com
Media contacts:
Richard Gadeselli
Head of Corporate Communications
CNH Industrial
Tel: +44(0)2077-660-346
Laura Overall
Corporate Communications Manager
CNH Industrial
Tel. +44(0)2077-660-338
Email: mediarelations@cnhind.com