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Boeing's Electric Taxi Motor
BOEING CO. has tested an electric motor that could allow commercial jets to taxi around airports without using their engines or ground-based towing vehicles, the company said. Boeing said its Phantom Works unit had used the nose-wheel motor, built by Chorus Motors Plc, to move around an Air Canada Boeing 767 jet in tests simulating various runway conditions in June. The system could offer a glimmer of hope to U.S. airlines, which have been scouring for ways to boost economies amid record fuel prices, by directing pilots to taxi with single engines, among other steps. It was unclear how soon the motor would be ready or how much it would cost. Boeing said the companies are working to overcome various technical issues that had surfaced during the tests. The motors could save airlines money by eliminating the use of airport tow tugs and boost efficiency by running their jets less, as well as reduce emissions, the companies said. (Reuters 11:44 AM ET 08/01/2005) Mo http://q1.schwab.com/s/r?l=248&a=111...a&s=rb050 801 ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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