The U.S. military relies on more than 500 mobile battery-dependent devices that often require soldiers to carry 20 to 35 pounds of batteries on a mission. First responders, such as policemen and firemen, face the same life-threatening and mission-critical challenges.
The Canadian Ministry of National Defense recently estimated that NATO forces are spending $57,000 per soldier per year in Iraq and Afghanistan for batteries alone. 75% of the capacity of those batteries tends to be wasted as soldiers trade out partially used batteries after every patrol.
M2E’s extended, grid-free operational life and lower weight will improve the soldier’s load factor and provide mission extension opportunities. M2E has the potential to reduce the logistics burden as well.
