The Future of Farming?

A few months ago, I took a tour of Motivo Engineering’s facility in Gardena, California. I had been invited down by my friend and PR whiz Dean Case. I saw a few projects that Motivo had in progress, including the impressive Blade 3D-Printed Supercar. But what really turned my head was the Harvest project.

Harvest is a solar-powered compact modular tractor — and it is so much more. It’s a communications hub, an energy storage device, a generator and a potential game-changer for remote fields in underdeveloped nations. It could also be the best addition to a high end estate or country club. If everything works as designed and promised, Harvest could have a major impact wherever it is deployed.

You can read my article, “A Conversation With Praveen Penmetsa, CEO/Founder Of Motivo Engineering” on Forbes.com.

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Jason Fogelson

Jason Fogelson is a freelance automotive journalist and editor. He has covered cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles for a variety of print, web and broadcast media. His first book, “100 Things for Every Gearhead to Do Before They Die,” came out in 2015. Jason served two terms as President of the Motor Press Guild, and is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and the Automotive Press Association. He also writes music, theater and film criticism, in addition to the occasional screenplay. Jason lives near Detroit, Michigan, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, 25 guitars, his motorcycle, and his pickup truck.

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