New nanotech-enabled lithium-ion batteries developed by the US based A123Systems company deliver up to 10X longer cycle life, 5X power gains and five minute charge time. The new battery performance was validated by independent testing at Motorola and government research labs. The new technology uses nanoscale electrode technology, licensed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The new family of batteries is targeted at applications that require high power, high levels of safety, and longer life. Initial implementation of the new technology is aimed at the cordless power tools market. For hybrid electric/gasoline cars, currently using nickel-metal-hydride batteries, A123 believes its new lithium-ion batteries could provide equivalent power density and discharge rate at 20% of the weight. Other applications include advanced medical devices, hybrid electric vehicles, mobility products, robotics, and consumer electronics.
U.S. Army Awards Two Contracts for Enhanced S-MET Increment II UGV Prototypes
The U.S. Army has awarded two contracts totaling $22 million to American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC, and HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc. for developing Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) Increment II prototypes.
The S-MET Increment II builds...
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Raytheon Develops Advanced Multi-Mission Launcher for Next-Gen Combat Vehicle
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing an innovative Multi-Mission Launcher to launch a wide range of weapons and drones. This launcher will be integrated into the Lynx XM30 prototype RTX is working on as...
BAE Systems Awarded $440 Million Bradley Fighting Vehicle Contract
BAE Systems has secured a $440 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce 220 additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles, partly replacing Bradley vehicles delivered to Ukraine. The contract will support the production of a...
Australian Redback AFV to Get PASEO Joint Fires Payload
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Safran is integrating the PASEO Joint Fires advanced day and night panoramic sight system onto Hanwha’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The company announced this development at Australia's recent Land Forces 2024 event. The...