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Epsilor's 6T Military Lithium Batteries Outperform in Bullet Penetration and Thermal Runaway TestsBEIT SHEMESH, Israel, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Epsilor's line of Lithium 6T NATO batteries performed successfully in a series of bullet penetration tests, meeting US Army requirements and Israeli Defense Forces combat scenarios. In a series of tests performed from December 2019 to March 2020, Epsilor's 6T batteries achieved the following results:
The tests were performed to address the operational requirements of the US army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) MIL-PRF-32565B and the IDF demand for operational continuity of a combat vehicle when the battery compartment experiences a direct hit by enemy fire. "The outstanding results demonstrate that 6T lithium batteries can be safely used onboard military vehicles in battle, ensuring crew safety and mission continuity," said Epsilor president Ronen Badichi. "This series of tests has been addressing the main cause for hesitation among military and industry users, prior to wide-scale implementation of lithium batteries in armored vehicles." In order to ensure superior theral performance, two main configurations will be offered:
About Epsilor Epsilor is a globally recognized developer and manufacturer of custom and standard batteries, chargers and mobile power management systems for the defense, medical, aerospace, industrial, IOT and marine markets. The company offers a wide variety of electro-chemistries, smart electronics and sophisticated battery management systems (BMS). The company's products have won several international awards for their innovation and smart operational approach. Epsilor is part of the US-based Arotech Corporation. To learn more, visit Epsilor at www.epsilor.com or follow Epsilor on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Legal Notice Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary materially. Contact Person View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/epsilors-6t-military-lithium-batteries-outperform-in-bullet-penetration-and-thermal-runaway-tests-301034139.html SOURCE Epsilor |