Even the military is ready to get in on the hybrid bandwagon, reports USA Today. The Pentagon is reportedly developing hybrid electric engines for the replacement for the Humvee to extend the vehicle’s range and increase its survival on the battlefield. The interest in hybrid power is part of a broad effort to reduce the need for fuel convoys, which are always at risk. The Army is testing a half-dozen hybrid-electric versions of the Humvee chassis at various testing grounds in the USA.
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02/19, 5:40 PM
posted by:
Kevin
Oh my God, you got to be kidding me!
02/23, 3:39 AM
posted by:
Hugh Jass
Old news. Oshkosh has already developed the ProPulse system for severe duty multi-axle combat trucks. Improves fuel economy up to 40%, eliminates the transmission, driveshafts, torque converters, etc. Uses an electric motor per-axle. Very smart design. Oh and because it’s diesel electric it can act as a generator when needed.