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PRODUCT PROFILE

A Hybrid Approach to Deicing
Vestergaard's Elephant BETA Hybrid deicer reduces emissions by allowing
deicing operations to take place without running a diesel engine.

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epresentatives at Vestergaard
Company have identified a demand
for electric-powered ground support
equipment (eGSE) across the globe.
Lars Barsoe, vice president of sales and
marketing at Vestergaard, says the demand
for eGSE is driven by the appeal of reduced
emissions and, as a result, a smaller environmental footprint. What's more, exhaust
from diesel engines powering deicers has
been a focal point at many airports, particularly where aircraft are deiced at the gate,
as space is often cramped and the fumes
are not easily dissipated.
"We have seen a demand from airports
and authorities around the world to move
towards electric solutions," Barsoe says.
In response, Vestergaard has developed
its Elephant BETA Hybrid deicer - part of a

company-wide drive to produce GSE powered by alternative energy sources.
"In general, Vestergaard Company's
vision is to have fully fossil-free ground
support solutions by 2030," Barsoe says.
The company's flagship Elephant BETA
deicer has been manufactured in a hybrid
version since 2019.
The hybrid version of the deicer is still in
an initial phase, Barsoe points out, adding
numerous tests and are being conducted to
receive necessary certifications.
"The first two units are being tested
thoroughly in Scandinavia and Canada," he
adds. "Subsequently, the following units are
for sale worldwide."
The current hybrid version allows the
unit to be driven with the chassis diesel engine to the deicing area - either at
Photo courtesy of Vestergaard Company

By Josh Smith

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ground_Support_August_2020

Business Buzz
Protect Equipment from Abuse
Industry Expert Column – Ground Handling
Don’t Sleep On the Dangers of Fatigue
How Ground Handling has Adapted During the Pandemic
AviationPros Special Report: How the Industry is Working to Combat COVID-19
Case Study: TPPL Batteries Bolster American’s eGSE
A Hybrid Approach to Deicing
Product Hangar
Editor’s Note
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