Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corporation has unveiled a new hybrid-electric version of its Venture Light Tactical Vehicle, called eJLTV.
According to a press release issued Tuesday, eJLTV offers the US Army and US Marines the same level of performance and protection as the base JLTV with the addition of silent transmission, The extended silent meter, enhanced fuel economy and exportable power-ups allow it to be used in combat and reconnaissance situations.
Oshkosh Corporation Executive Vice President and President of Oshkosh Defense John Bryant noted that the new technology could be applied to their existing conventional JLTV fleet
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The EJLTV charges the battery while in use, fully charging the lithium-ion battery within 30 minutes. This eliminates the need for charging infrastructure, which remains one of the most important challenges for the widespread electrification of tactical wheeled vehicles.
About eJLTV:
- Maintain the performance and protection of the proven Oshkosh Defense JLTV
- Improve fuel economy by more than 20%
- Offering 30kWh battery capacity with growth opportunity
- Eliminates the need for a towed generator by providing export power up to 115kW
“For many years, we have developed, tested and improved hybrid-electric variants of heavy and medium duty tactical all-wheeled vehicles,” said John Bryant. “Now, with eJLTV, we are offering our military customers an affordable way to electrify their fleet of light tactical wheeled vehicles without sacrificing off-road performance or capability. superior protection required in combat operations.”
This year, the US Army plans to overhaul the JLTV program and give the next production contract in September 2022. The next contract, worth $6.5 billion, includes an additional 15,468 vehicles and five years of order, then five years of options, extending production to fiscal year 32.
Bryant concludes: “While the U.S. Army did not require the hybrid-electric JLTV as part of the JLTV refurbishment, eJLTV demonstrated that Oshkosh Defense has the team and technical capabilities to produce the vehicle. have this high probability today,” concludes Bryant.
