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Utah students aim to tow planes to the gate with a battery-powered, fuel-saving vehicle

UVU seniors unveiled a ‘tug’ that could help planes get to the gate without burning precious fuel.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Valley University students test a new prototype electric-powered, autonomous aircraft tug, during a demo at Provo Airport on Friday, April 12, 2024. The tug would cut down on airplanes needing to start their engines early by moving them around at busy airports and reducing emissions and jet fuel costs.