Australia showcases electrifying Bushmaster
The Australian military is experimenting with an electrically powered Bushmaster known as the ePMV. (Department of Defence)
The prototype of a new hybrid electric-powered Bushmaster 4x4 protected mobility vehicle was unveiled at the Chief of Amy Symposium 2022 in Adelaide on 9 August.
The silent ePMV employs two hybrid electric drives in the hull that produce 140kW and 480Nm of continuous torque. The batteries are stored in the space formed by the V-shaped hull. A small diesel engine acts as a range extender, giving 400kW of continuous power and helping charge the power bank.
The Bushmaster’s optimised power management system gives an estimated 200-300km range and 24-36h of silent watch on battery power. This compares with a
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