The unit generated an output power well in excess of its 200 watt design goal. GMZ Energy built the TEG as a part of an ongoing vehicle efficiency research program sponsored by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDE”) and administered by the Department of Energy.
“We are pleased to announce the success of our high temperature 200 watt thermoelectric generator. This is a crucial step towards improving fuel efficiency and decreasing overall emissions in both military and civilian vehicles worldwide,” said Cheryl A. Diuguid, CEO of GMZ Energy, in a written statement.
The goal of the TARDEC TEG program is to develop a thermoelectric solution that directly converts exhaust waste heat into electrical energy in order to increase fuel efficiency by reducing the load on the alternator.
The project also aims to reduce thermal signature and muffle engine noise, all while minimizing exhaust pressure drop. There are no moving parts in the solid-state design of GMZ Energy’s TEG, which enables the very high reliability, mechanical robustness and silent operation necessary for military applications.
With total delivered fuel costs on the battlefield in excess of $40 per gallon, the United States Military is extremely interested in pursuing this economical fuel efficiency solution across a broad range of applications and will first test GMZ Energy’s TEG in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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