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The day when military vehicles only needed to roll is long gone. In order to transform battlefield vehicles into mobile power plants, they must now be outfitted with sophisticated communications systems, radars, lasers, jammers, and other electronic devices.
European automakers have jumped on the electric propulsion business case quickly, providing solutions that claim to meet military demands for more effective energy storage, quieter motors, and reduced thermal profiles.
Due to the growing amount of electronic equipment, new military land vehicles require more power and energy, which raises the bar for vehicle battery technology.
The performance capabilities of conventional lead-acid batteries used in automobiles have been pushed to the limit, spurring the development of substitute battery technologies.
The Europe Military Electric Vehicle market accounted for $XX Billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2022 to 2027.
Ostara, a Lithuanian engineering and product development business, is creating the Krampus Mk1 all-terrain hybrid electric car.
The vehicle is anticipated to be employed for defense and non-military purposes including border security, rescue missions, stopping unauthorized immigration, nature preservation, and other jobs that call for quiet operation.
The vehicle platform is made of modular components that may be changed on the battlefield. These components include the frame, drivetrain, battery pack, and diesel generator. The chassis is built with increased usefulness and weight-bearing capabilities in mind.
The all-terrain vehicle (ATV) can accommodate two persons and has a gross weight of 2.5t. It is 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) long, 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) wide, and 1.9 meters high (6.23ft). The system as a whole is connected via an intelligent drive control system.
It gives the internal combustion engine, battery pack, generator, and electric motors the best possible control. The Krampus Mk1 can go through dungeons and tunnels, high mountains, and difficult terrain.
Three operating modes for the Krampus Mk1 will be available: standard, remote, and autonomous. The business hopes to someday create a Krampus robotic car that is completely self-sufficient.
When remotely operated, the ATV will be able to go a maximum distance of 1 km when in clear sight. The car will be able to follow another car or a person in autonomous mode. The ATV will also be able to recognize impediments, avoid them, and decide on the best course on its own.