Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is developing hybrid electric drive systems for military logistics support vehicles. The company has presented its technology at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event in London this week.
Magtec is participating in the British Army’s programme to develop battlefield electrification technologies. The army has stated that electrification could enhance military capabilities and allow power delivery where it’s most needed, supporting both military and civilian applications.
According to the company, one hybrid electric support vehicle could produce 200 kilowatts of power without requiring additional towed equipment or using the truck’s load bed space. This could potentially replace up to nine generators, providing power for field hospitals, disaster relief teams, and future weapons systems.
Magtec is currently working on electrification for prototypes of the MAN support vehicle, Foxhound patrol vehicle, and Jackal combat reconnaissance vehicle.
Andrew Sloan, engineering director at Magtec, said: “Magtec is a UK company at the forefront of hybrid electric technologies for the battlefields and disaster zones of the future. Our innovative systems are not just about improving vehicle performance; they’re about creating a mobile power infrastructure that can be deployed rapidly in various scenarios. This technology has the potential to revolutionise both military operations and disaster response efforts, making power distribution more efficient and adaptable than ever before.”
The Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event featured speakers from various organisations, including the British Army, US Army, DE&S, BAE Systems, GM Defense, and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, and took place 23-24 September 2024 in London.
