Supporting New Energy: Our Environmental Commitment
Always conscious of our duty to protect the environment, we are keen to support projects that use new energy such as Hybrid Electric Drive.
Collaborative Hybrid Vehicle Development
In collaboration with General Dynamics Land Systems UK, Supacat, and Magtec, NP Aerospace developed the hybrid electric drive Foxhound and Jackal prototype vehicles, showcasing them at the DSEI event in London in 2021 with a live demonstration of their silent mobility capabilities.
Role as Engineering Authority
The hybrid vehicles were delivered as part of the electric-drive demonstrator programme for the PMETS contract, which places NP Aerospace as engineering authority for the UK MoD protected mobility fleet. General Dynamics Land Systems UK and Supacat are the partner vehicle OEMs, and Magtec is the electric drive and battery technology partner.
Benefits and Future Direction of e-Drive Solutions
The hybrid electric e-drive solution is intended to deliver multiple technical and operational enhancements, including silent mobility, enhanced silent watch capabilities, off-board electrical power and increased onboard power for the insertion of the latest technologies. Significant insights were gained in the development of these hybrid electric drive vehicles that will help guide the future direction and hybridization of UK vehicles.