The GMC Hummer EV could form the basis of a US military vehicle, the head of the General Motors Department of Defense said in an interview with CNBC fifth publication.
GM Defense President Steve DuMont said in an interview at automaker Warren, Michigan, that General Motors plans to build a prototype of a military vehicle based on the Hummer EV, called the “Reconnaissance Vehicle.” electric light vehicle” (eLRV) by 2022. Technical center.
According to the report, the eLRV is expected to use the Hummer EV’s Ultium EV chassis, motor and battery system. Fast charging capabilities of Ultium’s pack 100 mile range in 12 minutes possibly military property.
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However, the eLRV is not expected to be the same as the residential Hummer EV. The report notes that it will likely be a similar transformation to GM Defense’s Infantry Squadron Vehicle (ISV). The ISV uses the chassis and powertrain of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize pickup, but with the body omitted.
According to the report, a military reconnaissance vehicle based on the Hummer EV is not certain. GM was just one of 10 companies that responded to the Army’s request for information about such a vehicle, the report said. The next step will be to release detailed specifications and build prototypes. According to the report, two companies will be selected to produce production vehicles, with a decision expected by the middle of the decade.
While its future as a military vehicle is uncertain, GM has hinted that the Hummer EV could spawn a number of other civilian models.
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The original Hummer EV will be a luxury item, but Body structure and propulsion kit will be the foundation for big truck GM has indicated that there is a lower price. That includes the Chevrolet Silverado EV, or Silverado E as it’s now called, which is expected to be a number entry. affordable prices for fleets.
GM will produce Hummer EV in the Detroit area, with some planned to ship before the end of the year. It will launch as an Edition 1 pickup, with around 1,000 horsepower and a base price of $112,595 (including destination). Cheaper versions and a GMC Hummer EV SUV will follow.
Meanwhile, the AM General plant produces the original military Humvee that is currently being used for assembly commercial truck for ELMS starter.
