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Protonex unveils nextgen soldier power system M assachusetts-based Protonex Technology demonstrated its next-generation 30 We soldier power system at the recent Fuel Cell Seminar in Palm Springs, California. The P2 advanced prototype is the first non-military demonstration of the company's work so far on soldier power systems.
The system is designed to provide continuous power for portable electronic devices, and combines fuel cell technology with a chemical hydride fueling subsystem based on technology licensed from Millennium Cell in New Jersey. The system's rugged design and high energy density make it ideally suited to meet the aggressive demands of military applications.
Compared to competitive systems, this nextgeneration system is claimed to offer increased ruggedness and reliability, improved ease of use and better performance metrics, including a wider operating temperature range (from -20 to 50ยฐC). The system also provides extended run times by allowing 24 h fuel cartridges to be hotswapped in the field, to provide uninterrupted power for extended periods.
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