WASHINGTON, July 19,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GM Defense, a subsidiary of
General Motors, was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a battery
electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration. GM Defense will
leverage the GMC HUMMER EV, featuring GM's Ultium Platform, to meet
the U.S. Army's requirement for a light to heavy duty battery
electric vehicle to support reduced reliance on fossil fuels both
in the operational and garrison environments.
"This award showcases GM Defense's ability to leverage the best
battery electric technology in the commercial marketplace," said
Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. "With access to GM's
advanced technologies, GM Defense is able to provide proven
commercial technologies adapted to meet specific defense
requirements and the needs of our customers."
The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup is the world's first and only
all-electric supertruck that features a 24-module, double-stacked
Ultium battery pack and zero-tailpipe emissions. The vehicle
features 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb-ft of wheel torque and is
capable of full 350 kilowatt/800-volt DC fast charging, enabling up
to nearly 100 miles in 12 minutes. The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup offers
329 miles of combined driving range for Edition 1, with 0-60 mph
acceleration times as quick as 3 seconds.
"Leveraging GM's advanced technology, this demonstration will
prove to our U.S. Army customer what an all-electric supertruck can
do and how the underlying technology can be leveraged for future
defense needs, whether on an installation or in a tactical
environment," continued duMont.
GM Defense is leveraging GM's $35
billion investment in electric vehicle and autonomous
vehicle technology to help lead global defense and government
customers' transition to a more electric, connected and autonomous
future.
About GM Defense LLC
GM Defense delivers
integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, and mobility and
autonomy solutions to global defense, security, and government
markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense's technologies
results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars
spent in independent research and development by its parent,
General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and
manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please
visit www.gmdefensellc.com.
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