World Technical Services has received the final design approval and authorization to build the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator, that could significantly improve fuel efficiency of light tactical vehicles.
Modeling and simulation performed collaboratively between WTSI and TARDEC (U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center) engineers indicate the design is aerodynamically efficient and will exceed the Army’s fuel efficiency expectations while meeting all other performance requirements.
A primary feature of the vehicle is a road-coupled, parallel diesel-electric propulsion system that will offer significantly improved fuel efficiency. The fully operational demonstrator is scheduled for delivery by October 2011.
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