Chevrolets hydrogen-powered stealth truck enlists with U.S. Army - Story
The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle uses hydrogen as a fuel to power the truck based on Chevrolets midsize pickup.(Chevrolet image)Inside the rear hatch is an Electric Power Takeoff unit, capable of providing 25kw of consistent electric power away from the vehicle, such as remote locations where electric power may otherwise be unavailable.(Chevrolet image)Integrated tow hooks and winch in the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle are featured for use when aggressive pulling is needed.
Is this the US Army truck of the future?
This is Chevrolets Colorado ZH2, a hydrogen-powered SUV for the military that could bring zero emissions to a warzone near you soon.Unveiled at a meeting of the Association of the United States Army, the ZH2 is being tested to see how fuel-cell technology can be used for a military application.Based off a standard Colorado truck â€" though beefed up, stretched and decked out â€" its a monster, standing at over six feet tall and more than seven feet wide.
GM and the US Army have developed a monster hydrogen fuel cell truck
GMGMGMLate last year, we got news that General Motors would work with the US Army to develop a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered pickup truck.On Monday at an annual US Army association meeting, GM took the wraps off the beast, which the Army will test in Michigan over the next year.The US Armys tank research center collaborated with GM to build the Chevy Colorado ZH 2 , which has a reinforced body thats six-and-a-half feet tall and seven feet wide.
Megan Geuss
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