Materials Application and Integration Adv Tech

Abstract

This Project matures, integrates, and demonstrates lightweight novel materials, integrated computational materials engineering methods, and new manufacturing processes and methodologies. These materials and technologies enable the Army to address critical areas of survivability, mobility, and transportability within the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV). This Project also continues the efforts originally started under Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance (AVPTA) between the Department of Energy and the Department of the Army with a focus on developing advanced materials technologies that enable military ground vehicles to become significantly more energy efficient. The AVPTA, though no longer chartered, has developed a relationship between DoE and DA that continues to accelerate the conceptualization and transition to deployment of inventive and creative energy-saving concepts that the Nation needs to achieve energy security. In support of lighter military vehicles which are more fuel-efficient and capable in expeditionary scenarios, this project will mature and integrate lightweight materials and joining technologies to provide superior mobility and protection of both vehicles and occupants. The cited research is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Research in this Project supports the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Army Modernization Priority. Research is performed by the United States (US) Army Futures Command. Research in this Project is coordinated with Program Element (PE) 0602145A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: BI5_0603462A_3_2040_PB_2024

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• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.