Magtec is transforming military logistics support vehicles into hybrid electric trucks capable of creating and distributing power networks across battlefields and disaster zones.
The company is highlighting its innovative hybrid electric drive systems at the forthcoming Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event in London in September.
Magtec is a member of the British Army’s programme to develop technologies for battlefield electrification and deliver multiple technical and operational enhancements.
The army has stated that electrification will enhance military capabilities*. It will allow power delivery at the point of greatest need, supporting both military applications and civilian infrastructure.
For example, one hybrid electric support vehicle could produce 200 kilowatts of power without the need to tow equipment or infringe on the load bed of the logistics truck. This could replace up to nine generators, providing power for field hospitals, disaster relief teams, and future weapons systems.
Magtec is providing electrification for experimental prototypes of the MAN support vehicle, Foxhound patrol vehicle and Jackal combat reconnaissance vehicle.
Andrew Sloan, engineering director, said: “Magtec is a UK company at the forefront of hybrid electric technologies for the battlefields and disaster zones of the future.
“Our innovative systems are not just about improving vehicle performance; they’re about creating a mobile power infrastructure that can be deployed rapidly in various scenarios. This technology has the potential to revolutionise both military operations and disaster response efforts, making power distribution more efficient and adaptable than ever before.”
Alongside Mr Sloan, other speakers at the expo include senior figures from the British Army, US Army, DE&S, BAE Systems, GM Defense and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.smgconferences.com/defence/uk/conference/future-armoured-vehicles-power-systems#tab_overview
* https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2021/07/army-hybrid-vehicles-power-forward/
Author: Bernard Ginns
