Duramax diesel-electric hybrid powertrain

[56Nomad]

I don't know if anyone had posted this site before...... Wow

http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/newsshorts/03january/gm_combatt.asp

[Nixter]

WOW is right!!!!
I find it interesting that they use what appears to be the standard IFS and quadrasteer on the thing when it has a dry weight of 10k pounds. It gives me some ideas for what mods I'll need If I take that vacation to the middle east. ;) --Nick

[FisHn2DMax]

What is up with the lowly 210HP rating on the 6.6 DuraMax? I also found it interesting that the quadrasteer was used on a 10,000lb truck. Hummm that may tell us something about the 04 2500's and quadrasteer option?

I beleive in the next 10 years, this type of Electric/Gas-Fuel hybrid will be the norm on all new vehicles. As the technology improves, the cost will come down.


:D

[hoot]

Hp down and torque is up. That is for longevity. Remember, our trucks have more hp than many big rigs.