The use of alternative energy technology for vehicle propulsion and auxiliary power is becoming more important. Work
is being performed at Michigan Technological University's Keweenaw Research Center on an Army Research
Laboratory cooperative agreement to develop two unmanned ground vehicles for military applications. A wide range of
alternative energy technologies were investigated. Hydrogen-powered proton exchange membrane fuel cells were
identified as the most appropriate alternative energy source. This is due to some development and commercialization
which makes the technology "drop-in plug-in" for immediate use. We have previously presented research work on a
small unmanned ground vehicle demonstration platform where the fuel cell is the only power source.
We now present research work on the integration of a fuel cell onto a larger skid steer platform. The dual-power
capability of this vehicle can provide a modest level of propulsion in "engine-off mode" and may also be used to power
directed energy devices which have applications in countermine and similar threat technologies.
The use of alternative energy technology for vehicle propulsion and auxiliary power is becoming more important. Work
is being performed at Michigan Technological University's Keweenaw Research Center on an Army Research
Laboratory cooperative agreement to develop two unmanned ground vehicles for military applications. A wide range of
alternative energy technologies were investigated, and hydrogen-powered proton exchange membrane fuel cells were
identified as the most appropriate alternative energy source. This is due to some development and commercialization
which makes the technology "drop-in plug-in" for immediate use. We present research work on a small unmanned
ground vehicle demonstration platform where the fuel cell is the only power source. We also present research work on
the integration of a fuel cell onto a large existing platform. The dual-power capability of this vehicle can provide a
modest level of propulsion in "engine-off mode" and may also be used to power directed energy devices which have
applications in countermine and similar threat technologies.
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