John Deere will highlight three E-Power (battery-electric) machines, including the 310 X-Tier backhoe, the 244 X-Tier compact wheel loader and the 145 X-Tier excavator concept.

Nick Block, director of global marketing and sales, for John Deere Power Systems, addressed some of the challenges they face and how they're working toward a better future for their customers.

John Deere is offering an Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) on its larger 8 and 9 series model tractors that replaces a standard mechanical variable transmission with electric motors.

Pierre Guyot, senior vice president of John Deere Power Systems, commented on the announcement: John Deere is committed to a future with zero emissions propulsion systems and is investing in and ...

With the addition of these engines, John Deere will be able to offer marine customers heavier duty cycles* and a more comprehensive power range, from 298 up to 599 kW (400 up to 803 hp).