Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid electric powerpack for armoured vehicles

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Germany-based Power Systems division had launched a hybrid diesel and battery-electric powerpack concept for armoured vehicles.

The new powerpack is being showcased at the Eurosatory defence exhibition currently under way in Paris.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu brand has a long and successful record in providing diesel power plants for armoured vehicles operated by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), and other, countries.