Life's a gas with eco-friendly tractor that runs on methane

Eco-friendly transport entered the realms of science fiction last week when Tesla mastermind Elon Musk launched his cherry-red electric sports car into space with a mannequin known as Starman behind the wheel.

The New Holland methane-powered tractor allows self-sufficiency in fuel.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, another low-carbon vehicle is offering a more practical glimpse into the future.

It’s almost as glamorous as the roadster, with sleek lines, onboard computer, touchscreen technology, cameras, voice-control and self-steering functions.

But it’s a tractor – the world’s first to be powered by methane, which can be made from waste on farms to allow self-sufficiency in fuel.