Anoop Srikantaswamy
CEO
Moonrider.ai
Moonrider manufactures electric autonomous tractors designed to reduce operational costs by 75% compared to traditional diesel tractors, while providing farmers with a mobile app for vehicle management and remote troubleshooting. Their technology enables zero-emission farming, addressing the need for sustainable agricultural practices and lower maintenance expenses.
- Agriculture Technology
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Battery Technology
- Hardware
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional diesel tractors are expensive to operate and maintain, contributing significantly to operational costs for farmers. These tractors also produce emissions, posing environmental concerns and hindering sustainable agricultural practices.
Solution
Moonrider provides electric tractors designed to reduce operational costs and promote sustainable farming. Their electric tractors offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel tractors, with significantly lower operating and maintenance expenses. The tractors are equipped with an in-house, innovative battery-pack featuring an oil-cooled thermal solution and active balancer technology. Moonrider tractors also come with a mobile app for vehicle management and remote troubleshooting, ensuring hassle-free operation and higher uptime. The tractors support platooning and autonomous operations, further enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers and agricultural businesses seeking to reduce operational costs, improve sustainability, and enhance efficiency through electric and autonomous tractor technology.
Features
- Electric powertrain for zero-emission farming
- Mobile app for vehicle management and remote troubleshooting
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates for software enhancements and issue resolution
- In-house, innovative battery-pack with oil-cooled thermal solution
- Active balancer technology for optimized battery performance
- Platooning and autonomous operation capabilities
- Available in two models: Highforce Tractor (>40HP) and Compact Tractor (<30HP)
- Rapid charging capabilities: 30-minute rapid charging for 5 hours of runtime