Saft has been awarded a $2 million multiyear contract by BAE Systems to design and supply lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery modules for hybrid-electric Future Combat System (FCS) Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs).
Saft’s very high power Li-ion power modules were selected to meet the MGV program’s Battery Module, High Voltage (BMHV) requirement because of their superior performance and ability to meet objective requirements.
“This is a significant contract award for Saft. The experience and knowledge gained over the past five years supporting earlier Armored Demonstration Vehicles gave us a sound foundation on which to base our proposed program,” said Jim Miller, Saft program manager for this High Voltage Battery Module Program. “We are committed to continued support for the Army’s FCS program and working closely with BAE Systems.”
Saft will supply its VL-V Li-ion battery technology for the NLOS-C vehicle, featuring integrated battery monitoring and status electronics as well as a breakthrough thermal management system. The battery’s ability to withstand extreme temperatures is critical to hybrid military vehicle automotive applications.