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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 8:20 pm
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I read last year about advancements in electric motors making wheel mounted motors possible, I wonder how long till that is on the first commercial planes? I'd imagine it would make things a lot more efficient if they didn't have to wait for a tug every time...
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