Electrifying The Battlespace
Abstract
Operational Energy Prototyping (OEP) continues to identify and demonstrate the most promising, innovative, and cost-effective technologies and methods that address joint high-priority operational energy requirements. OEP solicits proposals from across the DOD and competitively awards projects based on OE impact and programmatic transition. Warfighter feedback is obtained through limited technical assessment, static demonstration, and participation in formal exercises. Transition plans are established for each prototype to ensure support for requirements and acquisition programs of record. OEP invests in prototyping, validations, and demonstrations in four focus areas: (1) support prototype development of new operational energy technologies, (2) carry out formal demonstrations at installations or in conjunction with exercises conducted by the Joint Staff, a combatant command, or a military department, (3) collect cost and performance data to overcome barriers against employing an innovative technology because of concerns regarding technical or programmatic risk, and (4) provide the tools and analysis that quantifies the mission impact of these new technologies. Electrifying the Battlespace – Enabling greater industry participation and rapid acquisition of tactical vehicle hybridization and electrification technologies by increasing the types and numbers of tactical vehicles with electric prototypes. FY 2023 Accomplishments: Prototyped an energy- saving anti-idle, silent watch/silent mobility vehicle that reduces petroleum demand by 20% and extends dismounted warfighter non-refueled operations from 3 days to 5 days.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 916d4aeafcd95a654c41e7d7147cbbb0