The Oshkosh Hybrid Truck
The technology used is a precursor for what to expect in commercial heavy truck applications.
The HEMTT A3 (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) is according an Oshkosh press release the first production-ready, tactical military truck powered by an energy efficient diesel-electric drive system, calledProPulse®, that can increase fuel efficiency by 20 percent or more, depending on mission profile.
The HEMTT A3 is a heavy-payload, up to 13 tons, truck and is equipped with heavy-duty TAK-4® independent suspension that keeps the wheels on the ground, even in extremely rugged terrain, and combined with direct-drive, electrically driven wheels, can provide torque where it is most needed. The HEMTT A3 has height-adjustable suspension, which facilitates self-unloading of supplies.
The truck has the ability to dodouble duty as a 200-kilowatt generator, has onboard diagnostics for simplified in-the-field troubleshooting and maintenance. Features a power pack - its engine/generator and charging system - that can be removed andreplaced in30 minutes or less, greatly reducing down time and simplifying in-field maintenance of major components.