11 May 2026 - Macchine Trattori

Scaramobile: a prototype car powered by a mix of human and electrical energy (with some doubts)

11 May 202611 May 2026 Redazione

Scaramobile, a prototype car powered by a combination of human pedal power and photovoltaic electricity, was presented in France. The latter is powered by a body almost entirely covered in solar panels Designed by Denis Baulier, a farmer and environmental activist, the new vehicle is called Scaramobile and is driven without a steering wheel using a joystick. The aim is to provide a vehicle capable of meeting local and short-distance travel needs without having to resort to small cars equipped with internal combustion engines. The vehicle weighs 600 kilograms without…

Trelleborg Tires confirms success in “Tractor Driver of the Year 2026” competition

11 May 202611 May 2026 Redazione

Now in its seventh year, the competition “Tractor driver of the year” organized by Trellerborg Tires to crown Italy’s most skilled agricultural operator has exceeded 50 participants, confirming its position as one of the most anticipated events in the industry Begun seven years ago as a form of promotion, the Trelleborg Tires “Tractor Driver of the Year” event has gradually grown in terms of organization and participants, becoming one of the most anticipated events in the agricultural sector. This is confirmed by the over 50 applications received from all over…