MILITARY EVS
WIRED
Electric propulsion systems are not only due to shake
up the passenger vehicle segment – they could also
revolutionize the battlefi eld in the coming decade
WORDS: LEON POULTNEY
WORDS: LEON POULTNEY
We could soon see increased
levels of cutting-edge
technology used by global
militaries in an attempt to
improve safety and
performance on the battlefi eld. Electric
powertrains are one example.
“Some defense vehicles are approaching 30
years old. They were designed for a diff erent
era, using technology that’s now outdated,”
says Dr David Moore, campaign director of
electrical propulsion & drivetrains at QinetiQ.
“Forces are turning their thoughts to the next
generation of vehicles, and how they can take
advantage of new technologies to improve
mobility, survivability and automation.”
The company, which recently won two
contracts from the US O ce of Naval Research
to develop its proprietary hub drive unit
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