What does the military vehicle of the future look like? GM Defense's new 'Next Gen' tactical vehicle prototype offers a glimpse, combining stealth and efficiency in a rugged design based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 truck.

Innovative Vehicle Technology Enhancing Military Operations

The Next Gen combines GM’s 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack, in addition to drive motors for the front and rear axles that enable Silent Drive and Silent Watch, technologies that make the vehicles harder to detect. 

This technology enables stealthy ingress and egress through high threat zones, with onboard power to support high-energy-demand sensors, shooters, and Soldier kit. The vehicles offer active and passive safety features, including roll-over protection, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, four- and five-point seat belt harnesses, and 360-degree camera capabilities. 

Next Gen offers the following tactical advantages:

• Silent Drive and Silent Watch, enabling low acoustic and thermal signatures;

• Exportable power capable of charging mission systems;

• Tactically significant range with extended mission duration;

• Designed to be autonomy-ready with manned and unmanned options; and

• Add-on armor capable.

In addition, Next Gen provides sustainment benefits, including:

• Fuel demand reduction;

• The ability to use existing JP8 fuel infrastructure;

• Lower maintenance requirements from reduced parts and subsystems in the overall propulsion system; and

• Reduced logistics tail for fuel, batteries, and vehicle parts.

Next Gen is offered in two-, four-, and six-seat configurations. The vehicle will be optimized to support multi-mission capabilities, including command and control, launched effects, network extension, counter unmanned aerial systems anti-armor, casualty evacuation, and other critical missions.