The future of drive technologies: How large machines and agricultural technology can become more sustainable

Electric mobility is gaining importance in the passenger car sector . However, for large machines, such as those used in agriculture, the high energy demand, charge density, and charging capacity—and thus the weight of the batteries—limit their use. The podcast conversation between Dr. Andreas Steinwidder and Prof. Dr. Helmut Eichlseder discusses the future of mobility in agriculture and other heavy machinery .

Professor Dr. Eichlseder heads the Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Drive Systems at Graz University of Technology. Throughout his career, Professor Eichlseder has developed and optimized engine technologies that were subsequently mass-produced. Today, his research and development work at Graz University of Technology focuses on future drive technologies (e-mobility, hydrogen, hybrid systems, etc.). The research institute is one of Europe's leading players in the transformation to sustainable drive systems.

Professor Eichlseder has no doubt that fossil fuels will soon be a thing of the past, even in large machinery and agricultural technology. However, he believes that a diverse mix of energy sources and technologies is needed to achieve this. Find out what these are in this episode of the "Agricultural Science - Compact Knowledge" podcast!

If you are interested in these topics or would like to learn more, we cordially invite you to listen to our podcast.