“…Examples of these advanced technology devices in military trucks include advanced radio communication equipment, navigation systems, GPS, movement tracking systems, night vision systems, cabin ventilation, Air Conditioning (A/C) and Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) protection systems, computers, and displays. The US Army projects the need for up to 10 kW of electric power for various battlefield equipment per Dobbs et al [1], while maintaining minimal thermal and acoustic signature. Power for these devices needs to be available during driving as well as when the vehicle is parked, i.e.…”