Ground Support Equipment Batteries (GSE)

Airside operations face growing pressure to cut emissions while keeping tight schedules and ageing fleets running. Lithion simplifies that challenge with both custom-engineered and off-the-shelf GSE battery systems, enabling seamless integration into new builds or retrofit projects. Our solutions minimise disruption, reduce environmental impact, and are engineered to deliver the performance, reliability and power that ground operations demand.

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‍Your Power Partner

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Between our automated pack manufacturing in Nevada and our European engineering and support teams, Lithion Solutions partners with OEMs around the world to electrify their equipment.

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With over 20 years of experience designing and building lithium battery systems, we deliver both custom packs built to exact specifications and proven standard designs ready for fast, reliable deployment.

Built for Airport Ground Support Demands

Aircraft Tugs + Tractors

Custom and standard electric GSE battery packs for aircraft pushback tugs, towbarless tractors, and conventional towbar-equipped tractors.

Baggage + Cargo Handling

Batteries for electric baggage tractors, motorized belt loaders, powered airport dollies, and cargo trailers.

Ground Power + Air Units

Battery packs for mobile and stationary electric ground power units (GPUs) and electric pre-conditioned air units (PCA/PCUs)

Airside Utility + Service Vehicles

Custom and standard battery packs for high-reach catering trucks, lavatory service trucks, potable water trucks, and other utility GSE.

Passenger Boarding

Batteries for self-propelled passenger stair trucks and mobile boarding stairs.

Specialized Fleet Support

Custom and standard battery packs for air start units, follow-me cars, inspection vehicles, and other specialized airside fleet support equipment.
Key Features + Capabilities
  • High burst power to move tugs, lifts, and GPUs efficiently
  • Thermal resilience for hot and cold ramp environments
  • Ruggedized + IP-sealed design to handle vibration, fluids, and debris
  • Fast charging between turns to keep fleets moving
  • Long cycle life + high uptime for zero-emission GSE batteries that outperform diesel TCO
  • Safe BMS + chemistry for isolation, contactor logic, and event logging
  • CAN / PLC integration with GSE controls and telematics
  • Easy maintenance + field serviceability for quick turnarounds‍
  • Voltage range: 48–80 V for light and mid-duty GSE, 300–400 V for heavy-duty equipment, and up to 800 V in next-gen high-power designs.

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Ground Support Equipment Batteries Engineered for the Demands of Modern Airports

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GSE operates in one of the most demanding commercial environments there is. Every vehicle depends on batteries that can handle fast aircraft turnaround schedules, continued daily operation, extreme weather, and strict emissions targets, while also performing reliably with little downtime.

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Lithion designs lithium-ion battery systems specifically for these challenges. Whether powering a baggage tractor, aircraft tug, catering vehicle, or passenger boarding equipment, our batteries are engineered to meet power requirements, charging strategies, and work cycles, while being designed to fit into the available installation space.

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Our engineering teams work closely with fleet operators and other clients to simplify the electrification process. This helps reduce development time while ensuring their new battery systems integrate with existing GSE controls.

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The result is a scalable, reliable solution that supports long-term fleet performance while mitigating maintenance demands and overall operating costs.

Supporting New Builds and Fleet Electrification

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Every airport has different priorities. Some might be investing in new electric fleets, while others could be focusing on extending the life of existing GSE through electrification.

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Lithion supports both approaches with custom ground support equipment batteries and proven off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment without compromising performance.

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Our engineering expertise enables us to develop battery solutions for a broad range of GSE, from compact utility vehicles through to heavy-duty pushback tractors and high-power ground power units. We can provide guidance throughout integration, testing, and production to support a smooth transition from diesel-powered equipment to zero-emission alternatives.

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Designed and manufactured in the United States with engineering and customer support across Europe, Lithion acts as your long-term battery partner with the capacity to support projects worldwide. Whether you're developing next-generation airport vehicles or modernizing your fleet, our lithium-ion battery technology is built to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable performance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are lithium-ion batteries well suited to ground support equipment?

Lithium-ion battery technology offers the high power output, fast charging capability, and long cycle life required for demanding airport operations.

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Compared with traditional power sources, lithium-ion batteries can help reduce maintenance requirements, improve operational efficiency, and support airports working towards lower-emission or zero-emission ground support equipment fleets.

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Can Lithion develop custom lithium-ion battery systems for existing GSE fleets?

We certainly can. Lithion works with OEMs and fleet operators on a range of new vehicle development projects and retrofitting schemes.  

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Our engineering teams can develop custom battery systems that integrate with existing equipment while meeting specific performance, packaging, voltage, and operational requirements, helping extend the service life of valuable assets through electrification.

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