Larry Dighera writes:

Even at 5X torque, it would seem that some gearing would be necessary
for a small motor to move an airliner. But there may be a way to
build that into the hub also.

http://www.wallstreetcorner.com/stockpick.html

I signed a non-disclosure agreement, & was therefore able to
view actual tests on the product -- all I can say is that it
is amazing.

The WheelTug(TM) drive can fit within the existing nose wheel
hub of a 767-class aircraft, with the goal of largely
eliminating the use of tow tugs & jet engines in moving
aircraft on the ground.

[...]

An economic analysis by WheelTug plc estimates that a typical
WheelTug System would have a net present value to airlines of
over $6 million per airplane

Yeow!

--kyler