Traction Drive Subsystem
A BAE Systems-led team was selected by the Future Combat Systems (FCS) One Team to develop the common Traction Drive Subsystem (TDS) for FCS Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs), as announced Sept. 19, 2005.
The TDS is a series-hybrid electric system that will provide vehicle propulsion, steering and braking, and regenerate electrical power from braking and downhill grades for use in vehicle electrical systems.
BAE Systems' controls, development and integration experience with hybrid systems, combined with QinetiQ's compact tracked vehicle transmission and Honeywell's expertise in power electronics and motor manufacture, will advance this key technology for FCS and other vehicle systems.
Under the award, the TDS Team joined the MGV Propulsion Integrated Product Team to work in conjunction with BAE Systems and General Dynamics to develop and fully integrate the propulsion system for the common chassis.
The TDS is a series-hybrid electric system that will provide vehicle propulsion, steering and braking, and regenerate electrical power from braking and downhill grades for use in vehicle electrical systems.
BAE Systems' controls, development and integration experience with hybrid systems, combined with QinetiQ's compact tracked vehicle transmission and Honeywell's expertise in power electronics and motor manufacture, will advance this key technology for FCS and other vehicle systems.
Under the award, the TDS Team joined the MGV Propulsion Integrated Product Team to work in conjunction with BAE Systems and General Dynamics to develop and fully integrate the propulsion system for the common chassis.