SFC Energy is collaborating with Polaris Government and Defense to integrate its EMILY 3000 fuel cell technology into Polaris’ MRZR tactical vehicles. This solution, tailored for NATO and allied forces, enhances mission flexibility by providing a reliable, low-signature power supply for critical systems such as radios, sensors, and drones without running the vehicle’s engine. The EMILY 3000 system supports a range of battery types, reduces fuel consumption, and minimizes noise and thermal emissions, making it ideal for covert operations.

The system is lightweight, fully automatic, and military-certified for use in international deployments. This partnership aims to increase operational endurance and energy autonomy for tactical vehicles in mission-critical scenarios.

The EMILY 3000 is a methanol fuel cell-based solution that provides an autonomous and robust power supply for a range of electronic systems. At just 12 kilograms (26.5 pounds), the EMILY 3000 is lightweight yet powerful enough to support extended mission runtimes without compromising the vehicle’s mobility. It features high energy density, ensuring efficient performance with minimal refuelling needs during prolonged operations. Its near-silent operation makes it suited for stealth missions by reducing noise and heat emissions.

This system can simultaneously charge and power multiple battery types, including lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, and conventional lead-acid batteries, providing versatility and reducing reliance on traditional engine-powered charging methods or noisy generators. By eliminating the need to operate the vehicle engine for power generation, the EMILY 3000 reduces fuel consumption and minimizes both acoustic exposure and the risk of detection, thus contributing to the longevity of the vehicle and enhancing mission security.

The system operates fully automatically, enhancing battery life and reducing wear and tear on the vehicle. Its flexibility also allows the EMILY 3000 to function both as an onboard charger and as a portable power source, enabling its use in the field for a variety of applications. Additionally, the EMILY 3000 and its fuel cartridges are military-certified, carry a NATO supply number, and meet UN3473 air transport regulations, making them fully deployable in international operations.