Maneuver Requirements Division

Electrification Industry Day

Information Briefing
20 OCT 2020
Presenters:
MAJ Ryan Ressler, Maneuver Requirements Division (MRD)
Dr. James Mancillas, Futures and Concepts Center (FCC)
Mr. Steven Herrick, Product Lead Ground Mobility Vehicles
(PL GMV)

Agenda
• Opening Comments
• FCC White Paper Presentation
• TaCV-E Presentation
• eLRV Presentation
• Questions and Answers
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 Purpose

• Connect
• Connect with Industry partners to share knowledge and to assist in
informing requirements and developing solutions.
• Communicate
• Communicate the importance of Army vehicle electrification to Industry.
• Communicate MCDID’s commitment to electrify the tactical and combat
vehicle fleet.
• Inform
• Inform Industry partners of Army & Maneuver Capabilities Development
and Integrations Directorate (MCDID) Electrification efforts Tactical and
Combat Vehicle Electrification (TaCV-E) and Electric Light Reconnaissance
Vehicle (eLRV)

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 Agenda

Topic Presenter
MCDID Opening Comments SES Mr. Donald Sando, MCDID
FCC White Paper Presentation Dr. James Mancillas, FCC
TaCV-E ICD Presentation MAJ Ryan Ressler, MRD
eLRV A-CDD Presentation Mr. Steven Herrick, PL GMV
MAJ Ryan Ressler, MRD
Questions and Answers All
Closing Comments

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White Paper - Electrification of U.S. Army Ground Force
(An Evolutionary Revolution)

Dr. James Mancillas

FCC, Futures Integration Directorate

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 Requirements Document Status

 Army Futures Command (AFC) approved the MCDID to proceed with

development of Tactical and Combat Vehicle Electrification (TaCV-E) Initial
capabilities and the Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) requirements.

 The MCDID has drafted the requirements and is soliciting comments resulting in a
final document to be submitted for Army approval by senior leaders.

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Tactical & Combat Vehicle Electrification (TaCV-E)

MAJ Ryan Ressler, MRD

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 TaCV-E Community of Interest
DoD Power & Energy Stakeholders
DOE Initiatives
Army Futures Command
University Research Efforts The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Industry Initiatives
• 45 + initiatives Acquisitions, Logistics and Technology

Army Futures Command

Ground Vehicle Futures and Concepts Center
Systems Center Maneuver Capabilities Development and
Integration Directorate (MCDID)
Fort Benning, GA Sustainment
CDID

Rapid Capabilities and

TaCV-E
Critical Technology BCT Maneuver Formation
Office Power Requirements

Army Research Joint Product Office,

Laboratory Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
Program Executive Cross Functional
C5ISR Office Combat Support Teams
Combat Service Support

TaCV-E serves as the foundational requirement for Army Electrification

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 Benefits of Electrification
CROSS-DOMAIN MANEUVER ENABLED BY PLATFORM ELECTRIFICATION
• High Voltage DC Power Architecture
• Hybrid Electric Drive
• All Electric Drive
Tactical Operational
 Silent Mobility  Liquid Fuel Reduction
 Extended Silent Watch  Increased Reliability through powertrain
simplicity
 Increased mobility, torque and speed in  Increased maintainability through simplicity
austere environments
 Formation Power  Better control of tempo through smaller
logistical tail
 Micro-Grid Capable  Reduced exposure for sustainers
 Smart Power through Artificial Intelligence  Cost savings over time
and Machine Learning
 Ability to support organic and habitually  Environmental efficiencies through clean
attached high demand energy systems technology

All contributing to freedom of movement and action; capability to move formations rapidly to control
tempo and momentum; and conduct joint combined arms operations of sufficient scale and
ample/extended duration…
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 TaCV-E Description
We intend to move forward with industry in development of vehicle based electrification
initiatives and technologies. This starts with maintaining situational awareness of ongoing
and future efforts.

 TaCV-E is an overarching requirement that sets the foundation for electrification Army
electrification.

 TaCV-E is an incremental approach that will assist and guide capability developers in
electrification of Army vehicles through modification of existing systems and developing new
starts.

 Electrification under TaCV-E will follow a natural progression of technological advancements

that will drive liquid fuel reduction while increasing capabilities within the ground domain.

 TaCV-E will guide capability development across the force enhancing our Commander’s ability
to fight in all phases of Multi Domain Operations (MDO). TaCV-E interest include but are not
limited to: enhanced power train, increased onboard and mobile power generation,
advancements in battery technology, sustainment capabilities, audible & thermal
management and formation power.

 Key to achieving platform electrification is answering the question, how do we

sustain/re-charge electric vehicles in an austere environment?
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 TaCV-E Path to Electrification
Heavy Vehicle Fleet
Combat Platforms • All-Electric Vehicles
Support/Service Support Vehicles
10 tons and above • All-Electric Combat
Medium Vehicle Fleet EVENTUALLY
Platforms (AECP)
Support/Service Support Vehicles • All-Electric
Combat Vehicles Sustainment
Tactical/Combat Vehicles Capabilities
2.5 – 10 tons NEXT

Light Vehicle Fleet

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
Combat Wheeled Vehicles NOW
Up to 2.5 tons Natural Pathway to Electrification
Increasing Capability and Difficulty
Build, Test, Learn & Adjust All-Electric Platforms
(Likely Purpose – Built)
Hybrid Mod of Medium
• Liquid Fuel Reduction
Vehicle Fleet, New
• Silent Mobility
Starts/Early Transition to • Silent Watch
All-Electric • Export Power
Capabilities

Hybrid Modification of Legacy

Capabilities
• Liquid Fuel Reduction

Eventually
Systems/Hybrid New Starts • Reduced Thermal
• Silent Mobility
Capabilities

• Micro-Grid
Next

• Liquid Fuel Reduction • Silent Watch • Increased on-board power

• Silent Mobility • Export Power
Now

• Supports high energy demand

• Silent Watch • Reduced Thermal systems
• Export Power • Micro-Grid • All-Electric Sustainment
• Reduced Thermal • Electric Sustainment Solutions Capabilities
• Increased Reliance • Increased on-board power • Supports Directed Energy
Maintainability • Supports high energy demand Systems
systems
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 TaCV-E Pillars
 Platform Power Generation. Through Electric Propulsion, capabilities will generate
sufficient power at a rate equal to or exceeding that of existing performance levels
maximizing the use of hybrid/all-electric technologies to achieve the optimal propulsion
solution in the specified timeframe.

 Power Storage. Capacity to store energy to the maximum extent possible based on the
power demand of the specified platform.
• Platforms should incorporate adequate power storage without degrading capabilities
for the assigned mission role with sufficient margin for growth.
• Power storage will ensure platforms can achieve military relevant operational ranges
and doctrinal objectives.

 Power Distribution. Sustainment infrastructure has the ability to support hybrid electric
and all-electric capabilities within the relevant timeframe.
• Sustainment infrastructure must support power distribution in the field/deployed and
garrison environments.
• TaCV-E capabilities support exportable power and power sharing to support the
formations power needs.

 Power Management. Capabilities should display vehicle power management systems to

allow operators to control, manage, distribute and export power through hardware and
software. User components/software should support upgrades to incorporate future smart
power technologies.
• Power management must balance: mobility, applications of onboard systems,
exportability power and duration
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Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle
(eLRV)

Mr. Steven Herrick, PL GMV

MAJ Ryan Ressler, MRD

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 eLRV Description

 eLRV is a six-Soldier reconnaissance platform intended to be fielded to Motorized Cavalry

Troops in Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT) Cavalry Squadrons.

 eLRV provides enhanced mobility, lethality, protection, mission load capacity, and onboard
power for a Scout Squad with their associated equipment to conduct combinations of mounted
and dismounted Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) missions.

 eLRV electrification will provide commanders a substantial competitive advantage in Multi-

Domain Operational (MDO) environment against threat capabilities through reduction in
acoustic and thermal signature, silent mobility, increased dash speed, increased reliability,
increased duration and reduction in liquid fuel requirements.

 eLRV will be a fully electric or hybrid-electric combat vehicle. Vehicle must have the ability to be
sustained in an austere environment.

 eLRV demonstrates the Army’s intent to pursue electrification of vehicles and will help nest
industry and Army electrification efforts.

 The eLRV Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document (Requirement) is currently in Army

staffing.

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 eLRV Desired Capabilities (1 of 2)
 Capacity. Provide seating for six Scouts with the ability to transport all associated equipment and
supplies

 Electric Propulsion. Will be equipped with hybrid or all-electric powertrain with the ability to re-
charge in austere and garrison environments

 Mobility. Able to operate majority of time off-road over soft soil in restricted terrain and complete its
mission profiles with fuel/energy reserve
• Provide increased dash speed using electric motors, instantly deliver high torque and rapid
acceleration

 Silent Mobility. Enables on-demand silent mobility to the greatest extent practical

 Silent Watch. Increases the ability to conduct silent watch longer than current standards

 Sustainability. If hybrid will minimize reliance on liquid fuel to the maximum extent possible. If all
electric will maximize use of energy/battery power.
• Provides greater reliability and maintainability through simplicity and design
• Provide extended duration to the greatest extent practical

 Recharging. Ability to quick charge in both field and garrison environments

• Ability to conduct quick charge off of shore power, generators and electrical networks
• Ability to adapt to host nation power

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 eLRV Desired Capabilities (2 of 2)
 Power Storage. Capacity to store energy to the maximum extent practical.
• Should incorporate adequate power storage for the assigned mission role with sufficient margin for
growth
• In addition to mission role, power storage should cover expected growth and incorporation of high
demand power systems/adequate size, weight, power and cooling to support future capabilities

 Formation Power. Ability to re-charge all organic or habitually attached equipment required for the mission
roles

 Power management. Tools to allow mission planning and real-time status of on-board power

 Transportability. Should support sling load and forcible entry operations through low velocity air drop

 Survivability. Design must reduce the possibility of being seen or heard when moving or when stationary in
overwatch or observation post Silent mobility, reduced thermal signature and extended silent watch)

 Lethality. Supports up to MK-19 and M2 weapon systems. Should have the capability and necessary power
to accept a Common Remotely Operated Weapon System-Javelin (CROWS-J)

 Vehicle Curb Weight. This weight should not exceed 8,000 lbs.

 Full Combat Mission Payload. We seek the ability to transport 4,000 lbs +.

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 eLRV Market Survey
• eLRV will take a phased industry informed approach to requirement refinement and
development
• Must not rush to requirement as technology integration to military application is unknown
• Industry input to the initial Market Survey will shape the acquisition and requirements moving forward
• Industry involvement will be early and often
• eLRV requirements document is currently in World Wide Staffing and funding discussions have
begun
• There is no solicitation at this time
• Pre MS B/C dependent on path forward (hybrid electric or fossil fuel) and may be a Middle Tier Acquisition
Program
• PL GMV requests industries perspective on the total eLRV concept as well as shortfalls already
experienced in developing off-road alternative propulsion systems requiring larger payloads
• USG recognizes the competitive future of electrification and the commercial truck market. All
proprietary data will be handled in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1905: The Trade Secrets Act to
protect confidential information provided to the USG
• USG is targeting end of month release of three section eLRV Market Survey
• Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) all electric or electric-hybrid Platform
• Military Integration
• Supportability/Sustainment

Honest and candid feedback is critical to the success of this program

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 How Industry Can Help

 Candid feedback of our ability to achieve desired capabilities (via One-on-

One Meetings, Market Survey)

 If interested, please schedule one-on-one follow-up’s (October through

November)

 Define what is in the realm of possible by desired timeframe

 Inform MCDID of technology readiness levels of current relevant programs,

projects and initiatives and where those programs may influence our
initiatives (via One-on-One Meetings).

 Create understanding of affordability of capabilities

 Provide proposals and compete on contracts when asked!

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Questions and Answers

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 Electrification Points of Contact

For one on one interviews please contact:

• CALSTART: Mr. Steve Sokolsky
(626) 744-5604 [email protected]

For all other inquiries contact:

• Maneuver Requirements Division: MAJ Ryan Ressler
(513) 253-6202 [email protected]

• Product Lead, Ground Mobility Vehicle: Mr. Steven Herrick

(586) 239-2811 [email protected]

• Futures and Concepts Center: Dr. James Mancillas

(757) 501-5530 [email protected]

• Ground Vehicle Systems Center: Mr. Dean McGrew

(586) 282-7871 [email protected]

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