Ann Arbor (WWJ) -- Ann Arbor fuel cell technology developers Adaptive Materials Inc. said it had secured funding and contracts from the United States military to develop the company's technology for unmanned aerial vehicles, military robots and communications devices.
Unlike its competitors, Adaptive Materials' fuel cells are lightweight and run off of propane, a commonly available fuel source. The company also said it would soon open a new manufacturing plant to accommodate the increased demand for its product. The Defense Department has awarded Adaptive Materials a $2.35 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Grant to fund the continuing development of its portable solid oxide fuel cell technology for UAVs.
Also, the company got $1.75 million from the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command to develop its fuel cell power system for use on the iRobot PackBot military robot.
Finally, the company got a contract to develop a portable power source for U.S. Army communications devices, including radios and GPS devices used by soldiers in the field.
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