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'Hybrid plane' - Powering taxiing planes with electricity to save fuel

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Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Jan 29, 2010
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Redwood Shores, CA
BBC News - Paris Air Show: Aircraft tech that works best on the ground

A control unit is fitted to the wheels, which draws its power from the aircraft's electrical system rather than the main engines. So, when the aircraft is taxiing at the airport it is not wasting expensive fuel.

It is a little like a hybrid car using two power sources to increase efficiency.

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