System Overview

Capabilities
Taxi without Turbines	WheelTug can move an airliner along the taxiway at speeds ranging from 1-20 mph, depending on available power.

Push Back without Tugs	With WheelTug, aircraft would no longer need external tugs or turbines to move on the ground. This can simplify gate operations.

Cockpit Integration	WheelTug is designed to be easy to use and will be fully integrated into aircraft cockpits.

Benefits
Save Fuel	Over 485 million gallons are wasted yearly by commercial airliners using turbines, instead of WheelTug, to taxi.

Increase Efficiency	As WheelTug is fully integrated with the aircraft, there is no more waiting for conventional tugs to push back from the gate.

Reduce Maintenance	Turbines don't only suck fuel, they suck in sand and other debris. For many applications, particularly military, turbine-based taxiing creates a huge maintenance expense.

Cut Emissions	Turbines emit significant NOx and carbon monoxide while taxiing. WheelTug will cut those emissions significantly. WheelTug will also slash noise emissions.

Components
Twin electric nose wheel motors	The core of the system, these twin Chorus® motors pack a lot of power in a small space.

Power Electronics	Developed by Semikron, an industry leader in power electronics, this component is compact, powerful and highly reliable.

Software and Controls	Developed by an expert team with experience in satellite design, our software and control systems are robust and intuitive.