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TARDEC releases info on Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED)
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February 07, 2011
TARDEC has publically released a special edition of their Accelerate publication, highlighting the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demostrator (FED) Alpha vehicle. REM is proud to have been a particpant in the program helping the military to achieve a vehicle with enhanced fuel efficiency.
TARDEC describes the mission of the project as, "Identifying and assessing new, fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. Maintaining tactica vehicle capability while increasing fuel efficiency. Investing in developing the next generation of government scientists and engineers. Demonstrating promising fuel-efficient technologies in hardware against the baseline performance of an M1114 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle."
According to the newest TARDEC release, "FED Alpha vehicle is expected to boost fuel economy from approximately 4 MPG to an average of 7.1 MPG on a typical urban patrol mission, using several designed components to achieve efficiencies." Among them, "REM Chemical Isotropic Superfinishing gears - a finishing process often used in racing vehicles to reduce friction and vibration and improve shifting."
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