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Revolution in the agricultural sector: The new E-Power tractor is here!
The TU Braunschweig presents current research results, interdisciplinary projects and events to promote innovation.
Revolution in the agricultural sector: The new E-Power tractor is here!
On October 17, 2025, a large number of innovative research projects and developments will be presented at the Technical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig). The focus is on topics such as automation in agriculture, cooperation in the area of battery technologies and a new series of lectures on the climate crisis.
An outstanding example is the work of Professor Oleksandr Dobrovolskiy, who researches flux quanta. In the future, these could replace magnons as an alternative to electrons in electronics. The results of his research were recently published in the specialist magazine Nature Nanotechnology published, which underlines the international importance of his work.
Automation in agriculture
A joint project with Ostfalia and Clausthal University of Technology aims to develop safe and practical solutions for automated agricultural machinery. The result is a development guide that can be used throughout Europe. These innovations are particularly relevant at a time when efficiency and sustainability in agriculture are becoming increasingly important.
In this context, John Deere presents its new E-Power tractor prototype, which is equipped with KREISEL batteries. This novel technology uses the patented KREISEL immersion cooling and is intended to revolutionize agriculture, especially in specialty crops as well as dairy and livestock farms. The tractor offers a continuous output of 130 horsepower, delivering instant power and torque and making repetitive work in orchards easier. It also enables an emission-free driving experience and therefore represents an important step towards greater sustainability. Customers benefit from fast charging and a long battery life, even in adverse weather conditions Kreiselelectric reported.
Climate protection and project funding
The TU Braunschweig is also working on a project called “With Light Luggage”, which presents various prototypes to make everyday university life easier as part of student networking. A seven-week trial period will help evaluate the proposals. It is also pleasing that the TU Teaching Prize 2025 will be awarded to study-related projects. Students can nominate their courses until October 27, 2025.
At the same time, a federal program led by the Agency for Renewable Resources aims to: V., aims to increase energy efficiency in agriculture and horticulture. This program supports companies in primary agricultural production that want to invest in climate-friendly technologies. The target is a reduction in CO2 emissions of 16 million tonnes compared to 2014. Interested companies should note that an application pause has been in effect since November 21, 2024 and new applications are no longer possible, as stated on the website Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food is explained in detail.
The offering at the TU is rounded off by the “TU for Future” lecture series, which begins at the start of the 2025/26 winter semester. Current topics relating to the climate crisis will be discussed. The event takes place every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and those interested can register via StudIP.
In summary, it can be said that the TU Braunschweig not only contributes to research in the field of technology with a variety of projects, but also actively works on implementing solutions for a sustainable future.