National Automotive Center
Abstract
This Project funds the National Automotive Center (NAC), which was chartered by the Secretary of the Army to conduct shared government and industry (dual use) technology programs to leverage commercial investments in automotive technology research and development for Army ground combat and tactical vehicle applications. Primary thrusts for this activity include advanced power and energy technologies for tactical and non-tactical ground vehicles, electric infrastructure and alternative energy for installations and bases, vehicle networking and connectivity to maximize overlap between commercial and military requirements. Active outreach to industry, academia and other government agencies develops new thrust areas for this Project to maximize shared commercial and government investment. This Project supports Army science and technology efforts in the Ground Maneuver portfolio. The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Science and Technology priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy in New Combat Vehicle, Armor, Robotics/Autonomy. The Ground Portfolio technology investments are maturing powertrain technologies to provide a fuel efficient engine/powerplant capability that is common across the fleet to reduce fuel, training, maintenance and parts requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- H77_0602601A_2_2040_PB_2019
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