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Old 02-05-2009, 14:45   #14
PR31C
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Power behind the Growler

I found an interesting, but old article that seems to be related to this vehicle.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread99317/pg1

Quote:
It will be the first hybrid electric tactical vehicle - it incorporates a hybrid electric engine based on front mounted turbocharged, inter-cooled common rail direct injection diesel engine, type 2.5 litre DI-4V rated at 114kW. The diesel engine powers a 110kW Magnet Motors permanent magnet generator that drives four 50kW Magnet Motors permanent magnetic hub motors, mounted one in each of the Shadow's four wheel hubs.
Peregrino, do you know if it is still a hybrid, Sir?
I looked on the manufacture's website, but could not find anything on it being a hybrid.
http://www.capitaldefense.com/AmericanGrowler.shtml


Early concept vehicle, Shadow RST-V
growleradv.jpg

Growler with mortar trailer
growler.jpg
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