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INI Power Systems – Award-Winning Tactical Hybrid Solutions Provider Showcasing Real-Time Innovations To Bridge Power, Energy Capability Gaps

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

QUANTICO, VA. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. — Award-winning tactical hybrid solutions provider INI Power Systems will be sharing its expertise in portable flex fuel generator technology at the Modern Day Marine expo September 22-24 in Quantico, Virginia.

Co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, this event is one of the premier military equipment, systems, services, and technology expositions in the world.

“We’re thrilled to be participating again as one of the exhibiting companies to share our knowledge and products with the 8,000-plus attendees expected at the Crossroads of the Corps,” INI Power Chairman and President Larry Markoski said.

Markoski – holder of 15 patents in multiple fields – is the lead inventor and developer of INI Power’s flex fuel engine and generator technologies – and will be located in the Small Business Pavilion, Booth #25.

INI Power will be featuring its real-time innovations that bridge worldwide power and Operational Energy capability gaps for autonomous and hybrid operations, including 500 Watt, 1kW, 2kW, and 5kW One Man Portable auto starting solutions.

The company’s pioneering Flex Fuel Generators with OMNIVORE engine technology convert commercial, off-the-shelf gasoline-only generator systems into flexible and versatile multi-fuel (MF) systems. This makes them capable of operation with a large array of compressed and liquid fuels, including medium distillate fuels in support of the Department of Defense’s JP-8/F-24 Single Fuel Forward requirements.

The agnostic fuel architecture of INI Power products (JP-8, F-24 “NATO”, gasoline, propane, methanol, isopropanol) allows for the use of any fuel, in any AOR, in any combination, thereby allowing Warfighters to generate instantaneous power (no start up time) from any military logistical fuel, in addition to any fuels available off of the local economy, including contaminated fuels typically found in remote AORs for a wide-ranging number of mission sets.

INI Power’s 1kW auto starting generator solution was down selected for the MARCORSYSCOM One Man Portable Generator (1MPG) Program of Record, and is currently in full rate production supporting Marines and FMF CONOPS throughout the world.

INI’s latest 5kW product offering is the ideal, right sized, spot power generation solution for Airborne Command Posts, EOD Mission Sets, Surgical Shelters, ECUs, Mobile Readiness and Construction CONOPS, and Contingency Readiness Operations.

Visit www.inipowersystems.com for more information about right-sized, man portable, fuel agnostic power solutions for deployments to remote, austere, unimproved environments anywhere in the world.

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DSEI – Ricardo

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

This is a power generation upgrade available for standard quad bikes from Ricardo.

This installation offers a 2kw 24v system integrated into the ATV which offers the same level of preformance of a separate gen set. This means you can drive the quad to a location and then use it to power up to 10 laptops, multiple radio and ECM sets as well as battery chargers.

www.ricardo.com

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Lincad Brings To Market Battery Chargers Designed With UK MOD

Thursday, September 10th, 2015

See the Caravel Mk2 and Power Scavenger at DSEI 2015 Stand-S4-430

Press Release – 9th September 2015

Following the successful showcasing in 2014 of the prototype Caravel Mk2 and Power Scavenger battery chargers, Lincad is pleased to announce that it has now brought the finished products to market. The company will be demonstrating the capabilities of both chargers, designed in co-operation with the UK MOD, on its stand at DSEI 2015.

Lincad is a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke batteries, chargers and power management systems for the military and other specialist applications. Operating since 1986, Lincad is a privately owned UK company with nearly 30 years’ experience at the forefront of battery and charger technology and design.

Caravel Mk2 Charger
The Caravel Mk2 Charger is an enhanced, cutting edge replacement for the original Caravel Charger which has seen front line service with British and international armed forces for 15 years. Featuring the very latest developments in battery charging technology and design, it offers multi-chemistry charging of batteries from any original equipment manufacturer, making it possible to bring an entire battery fleet under the management umbrella of a single charging unit. With twin USB ports, it will also charge USB-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets simultaneously.

Power Scavenger
The Power Scavenger is Lincad’s all-purpose solution to mobile power management in any situation where reliability, light weight and ease of use are critical. Offering the end user true flexibility in charging options, it can charge different battery types of any electrochemistry as well as USB-enabled devices from any DC input such as solar panels, a vehicle or other batteries.

In addition to armed forces across the world, the Caravel Mk2 Charger and the Power Scavenger will also be of interest to any organisation conducting operations in extreme environments.

Brian Soden, Managing Director of Lincad, commented:

“We’re delighted to be exhibiting the Caravel Mk2 Charger and the Power Scavenger at DSEI 2015. Both of these chargers, designed in co-operation with the MOD, demonstrate the strength of our commitment to the continual evolution of our product range and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate that to the international delegations who will be attending the show.”

www.lincad.co.uk

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AFCEA TechNet 2015 – Orange Rock – Micro Grid

Friday, September 4th, 2015

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In an increasingly high tech, electronic battlespace even in remote areas, power is always the limiting factor in many man-packable electronic force-multipliers and enablers. LLVI and LRS-D element mission times are generally constrained by how many batteries the troops can hump, not by Class I constraints. 125 lb mission rucks for a 72 hour mission by Soldiers carrying only basic loads and bare minimum food, water, and third line gear is not unusual. Hungry, cold, dehydrated, and fatigued at the start of the mission are normal for LLVI personnel.

The Orange Rock MicroGrid utilizes rechargeable Lithium-Iron-Phosphate batteries and has fantastic energy density relative to Its size, weight, and potential cost. It can be “juiced up” from almost any AC generator, shore power, vehicle power, or solar array. Combined with portable solar arrays, remote COPs, OPs, or relay sites could have man-portable 24/7 power. An alternative would be swapout of units during LOGPACs of supported sites. Toss a case of MREs, water, and a freshly juiced OrangeRock and a team could continue mission for another three days.

Initial hands-on revealed a sturdy, ruckable load that could be strapped to ALICE, MOLLE, or Mystery Ranch NICE frames or enveloped by the Mystery Ranch Crew Cab pack. Additionally, the form factor is airline checkable from both weight and size constraints.

Ongoing improvements include a prop-rod and “rain cape” that would keep off precipitation and allow the lid to be half closed in operation.

orockllc.com

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New Products from BioLite

Monday, August 24th, 2015

Biolite has long been out front in backcountry power generation with their stoves that create power whioe they heat food. At the recent OR Summer Market in Salt Lake City, they unveiled three new products.

The CookStove is great for someone who wants to get into outdoor cooking with wood (sticks, twigs, pinecones and pellets) without groundfires. Like the original CampStove it uses a fan assist to boil a liter of water in 4.5 minutes.

BioLite also introduced Solar Panels to their line up, the SolarPanel 5 and 5+. The 5 denotes five watts and they differ only in that the 5+ incorporates an onboard battery (2200mAh) which offers a full phone charge. The SolarPanels also include sundials to help maximize collection and a cool 360 degree kickstand to aid in mounting in uneven terrain and on vegetation.

The new Power Light Mini is a flat 135 lumen LED light with an onboard battery wthat can be powered by the other BioLite gear or other power sources via USB. Not only can it be charged but it also works as a battery and can power other items. Modes include Edgelit Lantern, Red Night Mode and Strobe functions. The Clipstand can attach to clothing, equipment or used as a stand.

www.biolitestove.com

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PowerTraveller – CrankMonkey

Thursday, August 20th, 2015

The PowerTraveller CrankMonkey is a an offshoot from the PowerMonkey Expedition. This 5v charger works with most 5v devices. Thanks to the 32:1 gearing system, two minutes of cranking will allow you to make a call from a dead phone.

www.powertraveller.com/en/shop/portable-chargers/outdoor-adventure/crankmonkey

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Warrior Expo – INI Power

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

This is the new 5kw generator from INI Power.

INI Power offers intelligent, reliable and flexible fuel power. You can use virually any fuel and in any combination such as mogas, alcohol, biofuel, kerosene, diesel, propane, paint thinner, etc.

This new two manportable size joins 500w, 1kw, and 2kw models which are all one manportable. The 1kw model has been adopted by the USMC for their expeditionary power needs.

www.inipower.com

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Mission Ready’s Protect The Force Expands Partnership with MC10

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

This is really cool news from Protect The Force. There’s been a big push to come up with ways that Soldiers can harvest power while patrolling in order to lessen the power burden of carrying additional batteries.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Mission Ready Services Inc. (TSX-V: MRS) – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or “MRSI”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Protect The Force, Inc. (“PTF” or “Protect The Force”), has been awarded a 14 month, USD $120,000 sub-recipient contract (the “Contract”) through MC10, Inc. (“MC10”) for the provision of research, development, product procurement and consulting services in support of a research and development project for the United States Army – Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO-Soldier) Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM-SWAR) . The project titled, Conformal Photovoltaic Module Low Observability (“ConPhormL”) aims to develop and integrate solar cells directly into the fabric cover of combat helmets and rucksacks.

Francisco J. Martinez, Chief Technology Officer states, “As a continuation of a previously funded effort that began in 2012 with the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), we are excited to expand our relationship with MC10 and work with this tremendous team of forward-thinking individuals on a revolutionary technology that, we believe, promises extraordinary possibilities for the future of Soldier power generation, power management, sustainment and survivability.”

MC10’s revolutionary products transform the conventional understanding of electronics and their interaction with the human body through a technology platform based on a unique combination
of conventional electronics and novel mechanics that enable a new generation of thin, conformal electronic systems that seamlessly integrate with the natural world. MC10 has joined forces with
the U.S. Army to transform renewable energy and provide Soldiers with discreet, lightweight solar energy harvesting patches that integrate virtually unnoticed into their combat equipment
and harness the sun’s rays to provide endless personal power possibilities.

During the initial 14-month Contract, Protect The Force will provide specific design, material and supply chain inputs for the fabric integration of the ConPhormL Photo Voltaic (“PV”) arrays
into a replacement cover for the US Army’s Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH). PTF will also provide design input on the attachment mechanism for PV array integration into a cover for the
U.S. Army’s MOLLE backpack as well as technical expertise and input into the ConPhormL verification and validation test plan relating to military testing standards and mobile warfighter usage scenarios. Additionally, PTF will provide ongoing business development services for future sales of production ConPhormL products.

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