GM Diesel Hybrid Truck Vehicle Features

FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2003

Standard Equipment

Engine	Duramax 6.6L (401 CID) Turbo Diesel - 210 hp @ 2750 rpm and 545 lbs.-ft. of torque @ 1800 rpm
Transfer case	2-speed, 2.72 low range
Front suspension	H.D. independent torsion bar, 4800 lbs. with jounce shock system
Rear suspension	semi-elliptical, leaf springs, load-leveling air bags with jounce shock system
Shock absorbers	Bilstein Heavy-Duty Gas-Filled
Skid plates	under front differential, engine, electric transmission, transfer case, fuel tank and torque arm
Brakes	4-wheel anti-lock, disc front and rear
Electrical system	12/24 volts
Cab	4-door crew cab
Tires	37 x 12.5R 17LT on-/off-road military tread
Wheels	aluminum 17-inch
Rear steering	Quadrasteer with 2-wheel and 4-wheel steer mode
Gross vehicle weight	approx. 10,000 lbs.

Hybrid System

Drive unit	split power Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with integral electric A/C induction motors
Batteries	300 volts NiMH battery system
Controls	two hybrid controllers - two power inverter modules
Regen braking	throttle lift and brake pedal apply
Power take-off	mobile electric power - 60 Hz - 120/208 Vac, three phase - 5kw mobile, 15kw stationary, 30kw peak silent watch capable for limited duration

Fuel Cell System

Fuel cell power module	Hydrogenics FCE-5G1.1 - 24 to 28 Volts, 6kw peak power
Fuel storage	metal hydride low-pressure, high-density hydrogen storage
Electrolyzer	Hydrogenics 91E stack, 24-30 volt range, 4kw nominal input power, de-ionized water intake, 50 percent H2 production efficiency
Overall system	5kw net output @ 30 percent "round trip" efficiency, 15kwh / 3 hrs @ max power, <8 hrs recharge time, 24-30VDC input, 24-28VDC output

Fuel Economy Improvement

20 percent over conventional diesel systems; 25-40 percent over conventional gasoline systems

"Projected" Vehicle Performance Specifications
(based on untested prototype level hardware)

4-wheel drive

Mobile Command Center

Body structure	watertight one-piece construction with 30:70 glass-to-resin ratio, .200-inch thick fiberglass lamination, resin core material sandwiched between two layers with gel-coat finish, optional Kevlar material
Hardware	one-piece double-walled doors, stainless steel hinges, self-contained amenities, seven-pole junction box w/ AC power, double-walled floor, interior climate control
Components	Will-Burt's non-locking heavy-duty pneumatic mast with 50 ft. extension, OSHKOSH 88A365 HID 24-volt lighting system, Coleman Roughneck 13,500 BTUH rooftop air-conditioner, external area surveillance infrared night-vision camera, security touch pad, AC/DC refrigerator/freezer
Communications	Raytheon First Responder Command and Communication Equipment, virtual incident scene mapping, virtual weather modeling, radio interoperability, wireless LAN plus video link, cell phone, satellite uplink plus Globalstar

Military Equipment

front-mounted 12,000 lb. winch with remote control and storage box
combination bead lock and run-flat system
fire extinguisher
front and rear tie-downs
tow pintle hook and trailer light hookup
M16/M14 weapons brackets - 5 weapons
heavy duty military bumpers with integrated front winch mount, tie-
downs, blackout markers, and grille guards
transmission, differentials, and transfer case vent filters
Pioneer tool kit
front and rear NATO slave start receptacles, 24-volt power source
vehicle mounted high-output auxiliary air compressor
central tire inflation system with rapid deflate feature
front smart bar
lift kit with air assist springs
heavy duty rear axle
front helical gear limited slip differential
front mesh seats
tri-color camouflage paint