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THE BAJA POST
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SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA
GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), will unveil its new «Next Gen» tactical vehicle prototype at AUSA 2024, the annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army, Oct. 14-16, 2024.
The vehicle will be on display at Booth #7809, Hall D, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.
Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 truck, the rugged and durable Next Gen combines GM’s 2.8L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack, in addition to drive motors for the front and rear axles that enable Silent Drive and Silent Watch, technologies that make the vehicles harder to detect.
The technologies enable stealthy ingress and egress through high threat zones, with onboard power to support high-energy-demand sensors, shooters, and Soldier kit. The vehicles offer active and passive safety features, including roll-over protection, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, four- and five-point seat belt harnesses, and 360-degree camera capabilities.
«Our Next Gen vehicle is a game-changing mobility solution that delivers tactically significant capabilities by integrating GM’s proven commercial technologies,» said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. «This rugged and highly capable diesel-powered vehicle offers tactical advantages, such as Silent Operations, exportable power, and increased range with extended mission duration. Our warfighters deserve the latest technology that industry can offer in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage over our adversaries. Our Next Gen mobility solution can be customized and fielded now.»
