Westjet reveal new eco-friendly technology on Earth Day

Vancouver Sun Sunday 22nd April, 2012

WestJet today unveiled new technology on Earth Day that will allow it to switch to electricity from gasoline on tractors that tow baggage on runways thanks to a Richmond firm.Corvus Energy has created a conversion kit that allows the gasoline-powered motors to be swapped for a power unit driven by a rechargeable lithium polymer battery.The lithium battery-powered baggage tractor has been tested at Calgary airport since October and successfully pe...

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