Project presentation & summary

Agricultural machines such as tractors and implements are crucial assets for farmers and agri-food operators but at the same time they are a major source of pollution in rural areas. Feeding the world sustainably is one of the biggest challenges of our times and the first step in reducing emissions from agriculture is to modify the way how we farm.
In this context, LIFE ATENA project promotes the shift of mindset of this sector to move towards electrification of agricultural machinery and aims to deliver a fully electrified system allowing farmers and agri-food operators to work more sustainably and healthily.
To achieve this goal, LIFE ATENA has introduced a new disruptive modular platform for the electrification of isodiametric compact tractors and specialized implements, addressing the needs of farmers for vineyards and orchards. Two typologies of tractor architecture have been successfully developed and validated: full hybrid and full electric tractors as well as N° 5 electrified implements.  
Thanks to the progressive substitution of the existing tractor fleet with fossil-free machinery, it will be possible to achieve a reduction in fuel consumption and subsequent reduction in relevant pollutants including NOx, HC, PM. Furthermore, LIFE ATENA has demonstrated an important reduction in lubricant oil present in the machinery, thereby lowering the risk of oil dispersion into the environment during farming activities. Finally, the electrification effort pursued in LIFE ATENA will contribute to the reduction of noise pollution in the rural context.

Co-funded by the European Union
Project: 101074404 — LIFE21-ENV-IT-LIFE ATENA