New electrification technology designed for baggage and cargo towing brings unprecedented value to the GSE market with uncompromised capability
Anaheim, Calif., January 31, 2022 – Waev Inc. opens orders for the all-new, fully electric, lithium-ion-powered Tiger tow tractors and Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot utility vehicles. These trusted vehicles outperform internal combustion and other electric vehicles with significantly lower total cost of ownership, zero emissions, industry-first safety features and limited maintenance. Tiger and Bigfoot Li-ion vehicles knock down barriers for ground support operations to make the switch to Li-ion by maintaining uncompromised range, towing and hauling and offering familiar user controls for operation. With increased sustainability goals across airports and airlines, these new vehicles help ground support equipment (GSE) customers meet and exceed their goals, without ever sacrificing productivity.
“The future of the GSE market is electric. We are excited to introduce fully electric, Li-ion-powered solutions for Tiger tow tractors and Bigfoot utility vehicles. Electric makes sense – for the work, for safety and for the environment,” said Keith Simon, president and CEO of Waev Inc. “It’s an area we’re passionate about and definitely see strong potential for growth. As airports and operators are prioritizing sustainability, carbon-neutral and net-zero solutions like never before, we are bringing high performance, trusted solutions that enable this.”
Tiger Li-Ion
The all-new, fully electric, Tiger Li-ion lineup consists of two vehicle models – the Tiger 30/60 and the Tiger 30/60 XD.
Both fully electric, Tiger Li-ion tow tractors are built on industry-proven chassis, with up to 60,000 lbs of towing capacity, and maintain Tiger’s simple, easy-to-use operational controls, hitch options, color choices and durability features.
Bigfoot Li-Ion
Bigfoot electric utility vehicles are industry-leading mainstays because of their range of up to 60 miles, load capacity of up to 3,000 lbs and towing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs and are often used indoors and throughout closed campuses like airports. Li-ion batteries are now available for all three Bigfoot models – Bigfoot 48V, Bigfoot XL and Bigfoot 3000. Li-ion-powered Bigfoot utility vehicles provide GSE customers with the same load and towing capacity, as well as a comfortable operator’s compartment, with two-person seating, tilted steering and adjustable seats. Bigfoot utility vehicles are highly customizable with full cabs, enclosures, integrated racks, carts and other accessories that add to their versatility with customizations for baggage handling, maintenance, ambulance, law enforcement and people movers.
The Li-Ion Advantage
With leading edge, OEM designed and integrated, Li-ion-powered electric powertrain, the all-new Tiger and Bigfoot models maximize the benefits and reliability of the technology, from the operator controls to the rubber that meets the ground. Li-ion power integrated this way further enhances productivity in baggage handling and cargo towing with increased uptime and performance power, while lowering an operation’s overall carbon footprint and total cost of ownership.
The Li-ion Tiger and Bigfoot are the first new products of Waev Inc, an electric vehicle manufacturer recently established to advance the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. For more than 70 years, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, stockchasers and tow tractors have been trusted solutions in a broad range of industrial and commercial environments.
To order Tiger Li-ion and Bigfoot Li-ion vehicles, go to https://www.taylor-dunn.com/en-us/tow-tractor/quote/. The Li-ion-powered ground support vehicles further expand an already diverse portfolio of industry-leading tough, dependable, and fully customizable vehicles. To view the full Tiger and Taylor-Dunn product line-up, visit www.taylor-dunn.com.
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Waev Inc. is an electric vehicle provider founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. Waev Inc. is a strategic partner dedicated to solving the mobility market’s challenges with nimble innovation and comprehensive solutions. GEM is the established leader in the EV LSV space and has been for more than 30 years. Taylor-Dunn has a rich 70-year legacy of providing trusted industrial vehicles to the market. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev produces each of these vehicles at its headquarters and manufacturing center of excellence in Southern California. https://bit.ly/WaevInc-LinkedIn
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