REPORTS & STUDIES
PNW Electric Tractor Barriers
This study aims to assess the current status of electric tractors in the agricultural market of the Pacific Northwest. While transitioning from traditional combustion tractors to electric ones can cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and bring various economic, health, and energy security advantages to farming communities, there are significant obstacles to the widespread adoption of e-tractors.
Air Quality & Public Health Benefits of E-Tractors
This report provides an overview of the air quality and public health impacts of diesel use and estimates the potential for improvements from electric tractor adoption.
Total Cost of Ownership Study
The objective of this report is to estimate the total cost of owning and operating a compact battery electric tractor in the Pacific Northwest and to compare these costs with those of owning and operating a similarly sized internal combustion (IC) tractor. Read about the economic, health, and climate benefits of electric tractors in the study below.
Case Study: CAPACES Leadership Institute
This case study documents the CAPACES Leadership Institute’s (CLI) experience with a Monarch electric tractor at the Anahuac Farm near Turner, Oregon. The case study, supported by the E-Farms Program, was designed to evaluate how electric farm equipment performs under real-world conditions and to spark dialogue within the community about sustainability, innovation, and equity in farming. Insights are based on an interview with Javier Lara, Program Manager.