Israeli Firm Unveils Revolutionary High-Voltage Battery System for Military Use

In the fast-evolving landscape of military technology, Israel's Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd. has taken a significant leap forward with the unveiling of its new Military High Voltage Battery System. This innovation, grounded in the company's widely respected NATO-standard 6T battery, is set to redefine how power is managed in defense systems, vehicles, and forward operating bases.

The heart of this breakthrough lies in the system's ability to connect multiple 6T batteries in a series, creating a high-voltage power source with dramatically increased capacity. This approach is not just about linking batteries together—it's about integrating them into a unified system controlled by a sophisticated High Voltage Battery Management System (BMS). This BMS monitors and optimizes the performance of each individual battery in the series, ensuring that the overall system delivers reliable and consistent power, even in the most demanding conditions.

Epsilor’s innovation is particularly timely given the growing demand for robust energy solutions in modern military operations. Defense vehicles, especially those that are hybrid or fully electric, require more power than ever before. Traditional power sources are often inadequate, prompting the need for new technologies like Epsilor's system that can meet these rigorous requirements.

This new high-voltage system is expected to be a game-changer for military operations, offering a combination of high energy capacity, reliability, and safety. Epsilor's approach also addresses the critical issue of mobility; the system is designed to be air-transportable, making it ideal for rapid deployment in various operational theaters.

The company plans to showcase this cutting-edge technology at the upcoming Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium in Michigan from August 13 to 15. This event, which draws industry leaders and military experts, will provide a platform for Epsilor to demonstrate the capabilities of its high-voltage system alongside its US affiliate, UEC Electronics.

In addition to the high-voltage system, Epsilor will also be introducing the COMBATT ELI-52526-GM, a new NATO-standard 6T battery specifically engineered for defense vehicles. This battery is not only revolutionary in its own right, boasting an unmatched energy capacity of 4,400Wh/175Ah, but it also sets a new industry benchmark. Engineered according to US Army standards, it holds six times more energy than traditional lead-acid batteries of comparable weight and 50% more than any other 6T Li-Ion battery currently on the market.

The COMBATT battery is an international version of a model undergoing rigorous testing by the US Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center. These tests, adhering to MIL-PRF-32565C standards, include challenges such as bullet penetration and extreme temperature performance, ensuring the battery's reliability under the harshest conditions. This focus on durability and performance makes the COMBATT battery a crucial component in the ongoing modernization of defense vehicles, tactical energy storage systems, and ground military robotics.

Ronen Badichi, President and General Manager of Epsilor, expressed pride in the company’s achievements, noting that their new 6T products have overcome significant technical challenges. The development of a robust mechanical solution has addressed common safety concerns associated with Li-Ion batteries, and the integration of these batteries into a high-voltage solution fills a critical gap in defense applications.

Epsilor’s latest innovations are not just about meeting current military needs but are also paving the way for future advancements in defense technology. The combination of high-voltage systems and advanced 6T batteries is expected to play a pivotal role in the next generation of military energy solutions, providing the power and reliability that modern defense operations demand.