U.S. Army's Ground Vehicle Energy Storage R&D Programs and Goals

Abstract

OVERVIEW: Energy Storage Goals and Mission * DOD Power and Energy Requirements * DOD Energy Storage R&D Challenges * Vehicle Applications and Approach * Army Ground Vehicle Energy Storage R&D Programs * Roadmap * Functional Breakdown/ Highlighted R&D Programs and Projects * Summary. Energy Storage Goals * Develop safe, reliable and cost effective energy storage systems * Reduce battery weight and volume burden (Increase Energy and Power Density) * Reduce logistics and fuel burdens * Enhance performance, extend calendar and cycle life Energy Storage Mission * Develop and mature advanced ES technologies for transfer to vehicle platforms * Test and evaluate ES technologies for prequalification and to assess TRL (Technology Readiness Level). * Identify technology barriers and develop technical solutions * Be recognized as the team of experts in ES components and systems * Provide technical support to customers, other teams and government agencies for all ES requirements * Provide cradle-to-grave support for all Army ES systems

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 17, 2010
Accession Number
ADA535762

Entities

People

  • Sonya Zanardelli

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Free Electrons
  • Ground Vehicles
  • High Energy
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Hybrid Power
  • Lithium Ion Batteries
  • Power
  • Standards
  • Storage
  • Vehicles
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.