Testing is soon to commence in the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle developed as a joint venture between the U.S. Army and General Motors. The plans were announced about a year ago and the new vehicle, called the Colorado ZH2, has just been unveiled for all to see. It is based on Chevy’s existing Colorado but is more of a stretched version of a different style to it.
The Colorado ZH2 was revealed at a meeting of the Association of the United States Army, and it was then they announced testing would start as early as next year. Although full details of the ZH2 are yet to be shared, we do know that the truck has a beefed up suspension, 37-inch tires and has an Exportable Power Take-Off (EPTO) unit fitted. This unit will allow the fuel cells to power equipment in remote places without the need for electricity (obviously very handy for the military).
One of the main reasons that the Army have been so keen on the ZH2 is because of the flexibility of the EPTO. But, they also want them to be able to generate clean drinking water and have near silent motors while out in remote areas also. Most of the work carried out so far has been at GM’s Advanced Vehicle Integration Facility in Michigan, but before any vehicles are added to the Army’s existing fleet, they will be put their paces at Milford Proving Ground early next year.
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