Electrification
OUR COMMITMENT
Textron GSE is committed to delivering innovative, electrified solutions for its customers and the aviation industry. Textron GSE partners with General Motors (GM), Powertrain Control Systems (PCS), and Samsung™ to develop integrated lithium drivelines for ground support. These advanced drivelines enhance the TUG® and Safeaero™ brands by improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and offering benefits like zero battery maintenance, opportunity charging, and reduced lifetime operational costs.
Partners in Electrification:
From baggage to cargo, make light work of your operations with the TUG 660 LI, powered by Samsung SDI technology. Created and designed with Textron GSE, the TUG 660 LI provides energy efficiency and continuous performance, including the below benefits:
- Ability to customize your exact power output with modular battery packs
- Compatible charger configurations to fit your current infrastructure
- Peace of mind with a world leading lithium battery provider
GM and PCS have developed a highly efficient integrated driveline for the TUG Endurance ® baggage tractor. This driveline, designed in collaboration with Textron GSE, is designed to meet and withstand the rigorous requirements of the GSE industry while leveraging 25 years of GM’s experience in electric propulsion solutions. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery system comes with the benefits of:
- Exceptional automotive power no matter the task or weather conditions
- Reliable range in between charges, allowing you to get the job done
- Consistent and reliable performance all shift
See Our Lithium Powered Solutions:
The lithium-powered TUG Endurance ® baggage tractor utilizes highly efficient GM & PCS technology for best-in-class maneuverability, easier serviceability, and enhanced safety.
- CE Certified
- Save up to $200,000 over the lifetime of the vehicle in maintenance and fuel costs in comparison to internal combustion engines
- With DC fast charging, charge the TUG Endurance in less than 1 hour*
- Drawbar pull of up to 6,000-lbs
The TUG ALPHA 1 Lithium narrow-body pushback is unrivaled on the tarmac. With opportunity charging & a zero-maintenance battery, this pushback is purpose-built to boost productivity.
- CE Certified
- With DC fast charging, charge the TUG Alpha 1 in less than 1.5 hours*
- 24,000-lbs Max Drawbar Pull
Driven by energy efficient lithium technology from Samsung SDI, the TUG 660 Li is ready to make light work of ramp operations. With standard features designed to enhance performance & a maintenance-free battery, this belt loader has the reliability required to load flight after flight.
- CE Certified
- With DC fast charging, charge the TUG 660 Li in less than 1.5 hours*
- 2,000-lb Conveyor Capacity
Building on its legacy as the market's only true single-operator deicer, the 220E now features the option of Lithium battery technology for zero maintenance, a thermally managed system for better driveline performance, and a high-capacity battery for maximized duty cycles.
- CE Certified
- Has the ability to complete a full shift on a single charge (a full shift is defined as the ability to deice 5 aircraft per hour for 8 hours and to drive 10 kilometers)
- With DC fast charging, charge the Safeaero 220E in less than 1.5 hours*
* Charge times are shown for 20% to 80% SOC at maximum charge capability