The program has three phases, with each phase being attributed based on the success of the previous one - VanDyne SuperTurbo has been selected to develop the first phase, with the project scheduled to be initiated immediately.
The research’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 aim to achieve a 7 percent increase in fuel efficiency & C02 emissions, together with a 7 percent increase in maximum horsepower over the the current turbocharged diesel engines of the U.S. army fleet. This will be achieved through the use o a custom turbocharger.
The final goal of the program, which has been set for Phase 3, is to create a hybrid engine, combining a piston engine with a turbine unit. VanDyne has developed an application that integrates turbocharging, turbocompounding and supercharging into a single device that is connected to the powerplant via a continuously variable transmission. The technology will be offered to a wide range of customers that includes the U.S. Army.
"If we can decrease the soot signature of our military vehicles on the battle field then we can ultimately save lives with this technology," said Ed VanDyne, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Additionally, to be able to offer our troops the capability of increased fuel efficiency in an environment where refueling is difficult and fuel efficiency is paramount then we have done something significant to aid our men and women in uniform."
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