Safe, flexible, sustainable battery power for military defence vehicles

Military vehicles operate in extreme terrains and climates. Operational reliability is mission critical. Multiple batteries are often required to power sophisticated on-board systems. The desire for more power is challenged by the additional weight and consequent impact on operating range.

Ultimate Battery Company has developed a solution to this challenge. Lightweight batteries that extend range with increased energy density, in a modular format. This enables multiple battery units to be used to increase power output specifications when required.

UBC Duophasic COR

UBC Duophasic COR advanced modular batteries utilise a revolutionary lead-carbon composite construction. Like-for-like weight is reduced by up to 43% compared to lead-acid batteries. And energy density is doubled. 

UBC Duophasic COR lightweight, energy-dense batteries provide a new dynamic to the demands of modern defence applications.

Duophasic COR batteries provide:

• Longer range
• Reliable start-up
• Longer silent watch times
• Modular format for flexible, configuration of size and shape
• Up to 43% weight reduction
• 40% size reduction
• 2x the energy density
• 3x cycle life
• 50% faster charge
• No BMS required

UBC batteries are safe and reliable in use and have a wider operational temperature range than traditional lead-acid solutions. Duophasic COR batteries can be used from -40 to +88 ^oC (-40 to +190 ^oF)

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The challenge

Modern defence vehicles deploy increasingly sophisticated on-board electrical systems, which require more energy. The challenge is to provide the increased energy requirements without increasing weight, or impacting the need for enhanced agility.

Traditional lead-acid batteries are heavy, bulky, low-energy and fixed form. Lithium alternatives are expensive, add weight from battery management systems, and often pose a material supply risk.

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Our solution

UBC has developed an alternative to the traditional lead-acid 6T battery, which is the main heavy-duty SLI battery for both the US military and NATO forces. The UBC drop-in replacement is a unique solution based on Duophasic COR modules and saves vital weight. It is typically 37% lighter, with enhanced energy density. The UBC solution also offers an unrivalled operating temperature range, and achieves a lower unit cost. 

Even when deployed in the toughest conditions, you can count on UBC Duophasic COR batteries to perform and help keep personnel safe.

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Sustainability

UBC Duophasic batteries are considerably more energy efficient to manufacture than traditional lead-acid 6T batteries. 

Other significant environmental benefits include:

• UBC batteries are recyclable at end of life. Typically, at least 95% of materials are recovered and reused to make more batteries.
• We utilise a high proportion of recycled materials in our manufacturing process
• We focus on locally sourced materials, minimising transport miles and ensuring supply security
• Our manufacturing process is highly energy efficient and utilises innovative techniques to ensure quality and minimise waste
• We make use of renewable energy generation across our operations to minimise our carbon footprint
• UBC Duophasic COR batteries have already exceeded the EUROBAT targets for 2030, the first battery manufacturer to achieve this standard

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