First hydrogen-powered electric 5G smart tractor debuts at 19th China-ASEAN Expo

China’s first hydrogen fuel-cell electric tractor made its debut at the 19th China-ASEAN Expo in South China’s Guangxi Province on Sunday.

Sporting a futuristic appearance, the new model tractor adopts 5G mobile communication technology. With a self-driving mode, the tractor can be remotely controlled.

The tractor has an independent electric lifting and steering motors. The hydrogen fuel-cell operates when the vehicle is underloaded, while under heavy load, the lithium battery will add further power supply. With 5G technology, the tractor is able to monitor the real-time running status of the vehicle as well as the surrounding working environment, which will effectively improve the reliability of the operation.