/en en /en/switzerland/magazine/anti-idling-function-power-management-systems-military-ground-vehicles <p>At Thales we have thought about this a lot. One of the main reasons for leaving the engine running is the lack of confidence in the availability of electricity. Crews run their engines at idle all the time to make sure the batteries are charged. This is a common practice considering that in military operations - especially during silent watch - the electrical systems are powered solely by the batteries.</p> 23 Feb 2022 2740255 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-02/ABC%20Panzer%20nur%20Bild%20mit%20Fahne_1.jpg