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Army

GM Defense Touts Silent Drive Ability With New ‘Next Gen’ Hybrid Tactical Vehicle Prototype

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, October 14th, 2024

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GM Defense Touts Silent Drive Ability With New ‘Next Gen’ Hybrid Tactical Vehicle Prototype

GM Defense's 'Next Gen' hybrid tactical vehicle prototype. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

GM Defense [GM] has unveiled its new ‘Next Gen’ tactical vehicle prototype, a hybrid-electric technology demonstrator it said was designed to bring a reduced signature and silent drive capabilities to the battlefield without the need for new mobile recharging infrastructure. Pete Johnson, GM Defense’s vice president of business development for integrated vehicles, told Defense Daily on Monday the company is now working on setting up engagements and “ride-and-drive” opportunities to demonstrate the platform for the Army by late 2024 or…

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