Westchester County Executive Andrew J. Spano (left), New York Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Vice President for Programs Robert G. Callender at the Westchester County Airport to activate a fleet of electric ground support vehicles. The electric units will replace gasoline and diesel engine equipment to help reduce costs and pollution.

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Photo Credits:  New York Power Authority

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Baggage tractor produced by Charlatte. The vehicle is attached to a trailer carrying luggage and transports it between terminal and airplane.

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Aircraft pushback tractor produced by Lektro. The vehicle "scoops-up" the aircraft's front wheel and pushes it toward the runway, delaying when it is necessary to start the plane engines. Tractor is being charged.

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