M915 - Palletized Loading System Demonstrator

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M915 - Palletized Loading System
Demonstrator 11 June 2003 Mr. Jeffrey
Kozierowski National Automotive
Center Tank-Automotive Research, Development
Engineering Center
Committed to Excellence
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Outline

• The 915 Family of Vehicles
• New Technologies
• Permo-Drive RDS
• Questions

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The 915 FOV

• Why this vehicle?
• 6 mpg Cruising
• 917 Dump Truck
• Stop and Go Drive Cycle

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New Technologies

• Electronic Braking System (EBS)
• Air Dryer
• LED Headlights/Taillights
• Steerable Rear Axles
• Exhaust Vibration Balancer

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EBS

• Uses electronics to control braking system
• Reduces number of components
• Detects brake wear
• Shortens stopping
• distance

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Air Dryer

• Protects braking system from moisture and
  contamination
• Weighs 11 pounds
• Water absorption
• High reliability

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LED

• Low heat, High efficiency
• Vibration sensitivity
• Multi-Color capability
• Covert communication
• Used on ST II

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All Steer

• Improves maneuverability
• Automated, user operated
• Improves turning
• radius by 30

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Exhaust Vibration Balancer

• Balances vibration, torque and road shock
• Reduces fuel consumption
• Reduces failure
• Increases durability

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Operation
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Key Components
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Class VI Regenerative Drive System
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Why Hydraulic?
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Why Hydraulic?
Hoses
Oil
Filters
Fittings
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Braking Through the Barriers
IntroducingRegenerative Drive SystemClass VI
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Braking Through the Barriers
Class VI Regenerative Drive System
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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Braking Through the Barriers
Summary
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Braking Through the Barriers
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