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INTERNATIONAL

Alternative Energy's Emergence
in Europe
A number of incentives are prompting ground handlers to turn toward
electric- and hydrogen-powered GSE.

By Mario Pierobon

A

s the world increasingly transitions
to electric vehicles in order to combat
climate change, ground support vehicles
powered by renewable energy play a key
part, due to their use in the 24/7 transportation
of people and goods. Indeed, in recent years there
has been a marked increase in the aircraft ground
handling industry as to the potential of renewable
energy powered ground support equipment (GSE).

Environmental Conscience

Photo courtesy of Plug Power

"Many ground support providers have embarked
on strategies to use electrically powered GSE
(eGSE) instead of conventional fossil fuel powered
ones as an important part of their environmental
sustainability responsibilities," says David Bur-

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gess, vice president of global fleet management at
Swissport. "We are a leader in this respect with a
declared fleet strategy to have at least 50 percent
of our motorized fleet powered by eGSE by 2025."
Pure battery electric vehicles and fuel cells
offer key benefits over diesel-powered vehicles
in terms of environmental impact. According to
Joe Blanchard, vice president of service at Plug
Power, fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) - like those that
were put into field trials at Hamburg Airport in
Germany in 2019 - specifically offer greater range
and simpler infrastructure scalability over pure
battery electric vehicles.
"Currently, we are at the nascent end of the
ramp to the electrification of the entire logistics
ecosystem. The electricity and hydrogen infra-



Ground Support Worldwide

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ground Support Worldwide

Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column - Ground Handling
What's the Plan for Your PM?
The Who, What, Where and When of Airport Operations
Alternative Energy's Emergence in Europe
Securing a Diverse and Skilled Workforce Amid Labor-Related Headwinds
Safe Inflation that Won't Fall Flat
Product Hangar
Editor's Note: Time to Recognize our Finest
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Ground Support Worldwide - Industry Expert Column - Ground Handling
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Ground Support Worldwide - What's the Plan for Your PM?
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Ground Support Worldwide - The Who, What, Where and When of Airport Operations
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Ground Support Worldwide - Alternative Energy's Emergence in Europe
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Ground Support Worldwide - Securing a Diverse and Skilled Workforce Amid Labor-Related Headwinds
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Ground Support Worldwide - Safe Inflation that Won't Fall Flat
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