Scania is handing over the first of three hybrid trucks to FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) as part of a joint development project. The vehicles will be evaluated by the Swedish Armed Forces across the three service branches and will contribute to increased knowledge of how hybrid technology can be used to meet military requirements.
The first handover takes place in connection with Eurosatory in Paris. FMV has purchased three hybrid trucks from Scania as part of a joint development project, with the aim of testing and further developing the technology in close dialogue between industry, authority and end user.
The hybrid trucks will be used to better understand the opportunities that electrified powertrains can bring to military applications. These include fuel-efficient operation, the possibility of silent movement using electric propulsion, and the ability to use the vehicle’s battery and generator to supply power to external equipment, such as command posts, sensor equipment or temporary camps.
Scania’s hybrid solution is a plug-in parallel hybrid, where the combustion engine and electric motor can power the vehicle either separately or together. This provides flexibility across different types of missions and environments. The electric motor contributes instant torque, strong manoeuvrability at low speeds and the possibility of silent movement for limited periods. The electric range is approximately 70 to 80 kilometres, depending on use, load and conditions. (....)