Hybrid drivetrain likely 'most feasible' for eLRV, Army official says

By Ethan Sterenfeld / April 8, 2021 at 11:07 AM
It is more likely that the Army's upcoming electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle will have a hybrid than a pure electric drivetrain, according to officials leading the development and prototyping of the vehicle. "We see the most feasible path in incorporating electrification through the hybrid technologies or range extension," Maj. Ryan Ressler, eLRV project officer in the maneuver requirements division of the Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, told Inside Defense during an April 1 interview. "We're on board with...

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