DETROIT, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army is at the forefront of
alternative energy technology transfer advancements that will improve the
capability of America's military forces. Working alongside industry and
academia research leaders, these technology developments will not only support
our Armed Forces, but have unlimited commercial applications.
The Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
(TARDEC), with its National Automotive Center (NAC), is working candidly with
industry and academia partners nationwide to research cutting edge
technologies in hybrid, hydrogen, and fuel cell vehicle developments -- many
of which will be showcased at the 2006 SAE World Congress, April 3 - 6, at
Cobo Center in Detroit.
"SAE is a major forum for us [TARDEC] to demonstrate innovative research
and development technology solutions that will improve the operating
efficiency of our military forces," said Dr. Richard E. McClelland, TARDEC
Director. "The research base in Michigan allows us [TARDEC] to collaborate
with our automotive and academic partners to develop alternative energy
solutions that are transferable to both the military and industry."
Ranging from solar panel power for the individual Soldier, to hydrogen,
fuel cell, and battery power solutions for military and commercial vehicles,
the Army's NAC sits as the gatekeeper for technology transfers between
military, industry, and academia.
Army partnerships in motion include:
* State-of-the-art Hydrogen Hybrid Demonstrator Vehicle -- Quantum
Technologies Inc., using a Ford Hybrid Escape platform, is working to pair
hybrid electric vehicles with a hydrogen delivery and storage system, that can
potentially offer a cost effective alternative to fuel cell power
* Dana Corporation's parallel and series Intelligent Hydraulic Drive
technology for the Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and the HMMWV
* The Hydraulic Hybrid, Advanced Materials, and Multi-fuel Engine
Research, HAMMER, program with Eaton Corporation's Hydraulic Launch Assist
system
* United Solar Ovonic's UNI-PAC solar panel, which can be worn by
Soldiers and adapted to recharge a field generator or vehicle
TARDEC is headquartered at the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, Mich. It is the
Nation's laboratory for advanced military automotive technology. TARDEC's
mission is to research, develop, engineer, leverage and integrate advanced
technology into ground systems and support equipment throughout the life
cycle. Its technical staff leads research in ground vehicle survivability,
mobility, intelligent systems, and maneuver support and sustainment.
TARDEC's National Automotive Center (NAC) is the Army's official link to
working with commercial and academic partners to create vehicles that will
give the Army the mobility, survivability, and agility it needs to operate
efficiently and effectively in today's new threat environment. For the
military, the NAC's partnership approach makes it possible to improve vehicle
performance, safety, and endurance while also reducing design, manufacturing,
operations, and maintenance costs. For commercial partners, the application
of jointly developed technologies has similar impacts -- safer cars and
trucks, more advanced technology available to the consumer, and lower costs
because of the broader market base.
SOURCE U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and
Engineering Center
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Related links:
http://tardec.army.mil
CONTACT:
Paul Mehney, +1-586-770-3438, or Ashley John,
+1-586-405-5570, both of U.S. Army TARDEC
NOTE TO EDITORS: Army and industry partner alternative energy
technologies will be featured at the 2006 SAE World Congress in
Detroit, Mich. April 3 - 6 at Cobo Hall, in Booth #701. For
media contact information and to see live demonstrations of
alternative energy developments, please contact Paul Mehney, U.S.
Army TARDEC, +1-586-770-3438, or Ashley John, U.S. Army TARDEC,
+1-586-405-5570.
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