It's not about fuel efficiency or lower emissions -- it's about stealth. WASHINGTON - The Hybrid Electric Humvee, which can operate in silent mode on battery power alone, was run through a number of field assessments Sept. 26 to Oct. 3 by Soldiers at Fort Campbell, Ky. Soldiers drove the Humvee for six miles on only battery power, convoyed in the hybrid (electric-diesel) mode, and used the vehicle’s electrical system to power a battalion tactical operations center. It was the first phase of the vehicle’s Military Utility Assessment, More on this article at: http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,1463...=soldiertech.nl
I need one!!! (sorry I've alwayed loved the H1, hate the H2). Doesn't seem to mention MPG though, I'd be courious about that.
MMhmmm well there you go! Full hybrid technology that breaks the misconception that hybrids are just for wimps. Truly an excellent use of "stealth" mode .
