ANN ARBOR – Adaptive Materials remains on a roll, garnering yet another grant from the federal government. This time a $4.7 million contract to develop a 300-watt fuel cell system for the Department of Defense.
This contract award also includes three option phases that, if awarded, could include delivery of more than 100 fuel cells, increasing the total value of the contract to $5.6 million.
The fuel cell systems that Adaptive Materials will deliver to the U.S. Army will provide a lightweight, portable power and energy resource that soldiers can use to charge battery-powered devices in the field.
?Winning the 300-watt contract from the Department of Defense is a huge accomplishment for Adaptive Materials,? said Michelle Crumm, chief business officer. ?Adaptive Materials continues to demonstrate superior value and win fuel cell contracts to provide portable power to our soldiers. Having to demonstrate the ruggedness, durability and reliability of fuel cells has narrowed down the field of viable manufacturers, and we?re extremely pleased that Adaptive Materials is able to demonstrate, time and again, its leadership.?
Adaptive Materials? fuel cell systems are being designed to serve as a portable battery charger capable of charging up to six batteries simultaneously. These six batteries can be any combination of lithium ion batteries used by the U.S. Army for its field operations. The fuel cell systems will also provide a 28-volt output.
In keeping with its established product performance in the field, Adaptive Materials will focus on delivering reliable energy output durable in a rugged 300-watt fuel cell with extended service life. Its fuel cell will also minimize weight and volume, ultimately providing a lightweight and portable power source for soldiers on the move.
Prototypes of the 300-watt fuel cell developed by Adaptive Materials will be delivered to the U.S. Army in June.
In December, Adaptive Materials was awarded a $3 million contract to provide 60-watt fuel cell systems to the United States Air Force.
Adaptive Materials will determine the feasibility of fuel cells to power communications, surveillance and other technologies for soldiers in the field and to meet power needs that are not currently available through either in-house military procedures or under existing contracts.
Specifically, Adaptive Materials will focus on fuel cell ruggedization, reliability, power density and startup time. The propane-powered fuel cells will be designed with a 72-hour mission in mind.
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