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LiquidPiston Awarded $9M Contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for Compact Efficient Rotary Engine Program

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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The engine will be optimized for Jet A, JP8 and F24 fuels, and will be capable of integrating within hybrid electric propulsion systems and generators.

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  • The engine will be optimized for Jet A, JP8 and F24 fuels, and will be capable of integrating within hybrid electric propulsion systems and generators.
  • This causes performance and reliability issues with the component technologies, said Dr. Mike Kweon, Program Manager, Versatile Tactical Power and Propulsion Essential Research Program (VICTOR ERP) at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL).
  • DEVCOM ARLs Versatile Tactical Power and Propulsion Essential Research Program has partnered with industry, academia and other government organizations in the development of technologies to address this void.
  • LiquidPistons Compact Efficient Rotary Engine Program will focus on further development of the Companys X-Enginewhich utilizes the breakthrough thermodynamic concepts of the companys patented High-Efficiency Hybrid Cycle(HEHC) in a totally re-imagined compact rotary engine architecture that overcomes the limitations of the traditional Wankel rotary engine.

U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Utilizes Aetrex Technology for Department of Defense Footwear Initiative

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Fit plays an all-important role in Warfighter footwear because improperly fitted boots can cause discomfort and impact performance.

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  • Fit plays an all-important role in Warfighter footwear because improperly fitted boots can cause discomfort and impact performance.
  • The goal of the footwear fit effort is to improve the fit of combat boots for female service members, ultimately improving Soldier performance, enhancing comfort, and preventing injuries.
  • Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics, and comfort and wellness footwear.
  • With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex also designs and manufactures stylish, performance footwear.

Army Extreme Battery Group Increases Ion Storage Contract

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Ion Storage Systems (ION) today announced $1.4 Million in additional funding of its existing contract with the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries (CREB) for a contract total of almost $2 Million.

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  • Ion Storage Systems (ION) today announced $1.4 Million in additional funding of its existing contract with the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries (CREB) for a contract total of almost $2 Million.
  • The consortium grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, now known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is intended to expedite the development of safer, lighter, and higher power batteries.
  • Ion Storage Systems is working to develop a radically different design for advanced lithium batteries, said Dr. Wesley Henderson, ARLs lead for CREB.
  • ION has been a member of CREB for over 2.5 years and is proud to contribute extensively to its core mission.