World Technical Services Inc. today delivered a military ground vehicle demonstrator that tests technologies to improve fuel efficiency of light tactical vehicles. The Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator built for the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, or TARDEC, offers significantly improved fuel efficiency.
WTSI President William Sample formally presented the demonstrator keys to George Loewen, associate director of TARDEC Concepts, Analytics, Systems Integration and Demonstrators, during an official hand-off event today at WTSI facilities in Sterling Heights, Mich.
"WTSI is honored to partner with TARDEC in the delivery of a fully operational Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator to test technologies that can be transferred to other vehicle platforms that support our soldiers," said Sample.
The demonstrator delivered by WTSI, known as FED Bravo, is one of two vehicle designs for the TARDEC project. The other demonstrator, FED Alpha, was engineered with a more traditional, systematic process. FED Bravo evolved from a "Monster Garage" approach that tapped into a broad range of military and commercial automotive expertise as well as academia for innovative engineering and design solutions. The FED Bravo demonstrator is powered by a parallel, road-coupled hybrid-electric drivetrain with a rechargeable battery.
The TARDEC project aims to improve fuel mileage per gallon by about 70 percent compared to current M1114 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, or HMMWVs. Performance testing is under way. WTSI will provide subject matter expertise and logistical support during testing and demonstration of FED Bravo through 2012.
About WTSI
World Technical Services Inc. supports federal government agencies by delivering high-quality services, including range operations and maintenance, base operations support, logistics and maintenance support, engineering, security and training, and construction. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Md., WTSI is a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company. For more information about WTSI, please visit: http://www.asrcwtsi.com
Contacts:
WTSI
Deana Nunley, 256-562-2141
deana.nunley@asrcfederal.com