At the recent AUSA convention, General Motors unveiled its cutting-edge “Subsequent Generation” tactical vehicle prototype, featuring innovative electrical drive motors on both the front and rear axles, enabling Silent Drive and Silent Watch technologies that significantly enhance the vehicles’ stealth capabilities on the battlefield.
The Bunkhouse Edition of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2, built around its off-road focused chassis, combines GM’s potent 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack that feeds electricity to all four Silent Drive motors. General Motors suggests that the Quiet Combo might enable the large truck to navigate excessive menace zones without drawing unnecessary attention to itself, thereby allowing it to power a significant amount of battlefield equipment?
“As our subsequent generation car takes shape, it’s poised to revolutionize the world of mobility with strategically crucial features born from the integration of General Motors’ cutting-edge technologies,” said Steve duMont, President of GM Defense. “Our warfighters demand cutting-edge expertise from industry leaders to ensure they maintain a competitive edge against our foes.” Our subsequent generation of mobility solutions can be custom designed and rapidly deployed.
The General Motors Protection Subsequent Generation (Gen) tactical truck is currently showcased at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exhibition, featuring variants accommodating up to six occupants in two-, four- and six-seat arrangements. The truck is designed to execute multiple missions simultaneously, featuring command and control, intelligence gathering, community outreach, counter-UAV operations, anti-armor capabilities, casualty evacuation, and other critical tasks.
While the official press launch is light on details such as kWh, armor ranges, and cabin filtration specifications, this might be intentional. Among the options shared by GM were:
- SILENT DRIVE AND SILENT WATCH: ENABLING MINIMAL ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL SIGNATURES.
- Reliable and portable power source capable of fueling critical operations and initiatives.
- Tactical importance fluctuates significantly as mission duration prolongs.
- Featuring autonomy-readiness options for both manned and unmanned applications.
- Add-on armor succesful.
GM further presented additional “sustainment” possibilities:
- Gasoline demand discount;
- The ability to leverage existing JP-8 fuel infrastructure for efficient and effective operations.
- Streamline maintenance requirements by simplifying components and sub-systems throughout the overall propulsion system.
- Streamlined logistics operations to efficiently manage inventory of gasoline, batteries, and automotive components.
John JD Johnson, vice president of General Motors’ Protection’s Authorities Options and Technique Division, noted that Subsequent Gen’s “wow” factor is spot on when driving behind the wheel. “By leveraging the innovative features of Subsequent Gen’s propulsion system, we’re revolutionizing modern mobility and transforming the tactical landscape. This game-changing technology empowers our clients to bridge the power gap in formation, offering unparalleled agility and responsiveness. We highly recommend that our clients experience this capability firsthand, allowing us to quickly get these cutting-edge advantages deployed on the battlefield.”
The General Motors Protection Division is unveiling a cutting-edge Secure Tactical Expeditionary Electrical Energy solution, featuring tactical microgrid capabilities, along with its Infantry Utility Vehicle, now packaged with a Silent Tactical Power Enhanced Dismount and Squad Maneuver Tools Transport, all part of the Military’s Human-Machine Integration – Formation initiative.
Electrek’s Take
While not built on an all-electric platform shared with the GMC Hummer EV, the latest GM Protection Subsequent Gen tactical vehicle has been designed from scratch to deliver unparalleled performance and capabilities. The electric vehicle boasted a substantial 200-kilowatt-hour battery pack and an impressive range of approximately 300 miles on a single charge, without relying on an onboard internal combustion engine generator.
The car remains in formal testing with the US Military. The subsequent generation of diesel-electric range extenders is finally poised to enter the market.
: GM Protection.
