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SILENCING THE HUM: The Hybrid Humvee

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by rafaell, Nov 14, 2005.

  1. rafaell

    rafaell Junior Member

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    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
     
    #1 rafaell, Nov 14, 2005
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    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.
     
    #2 stealth, Nov 14, 2005
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    And MPG is important, since refuelling is always a problem in the field.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Nov 15, 2005
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    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 :D.
     
    #4 LaughingMan, Nov 15, 2005
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