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GM Defense Tests Self-Driving Military Pickup
GM Defense prototypes an autonomous Chevy Silverado for U.S. Army logistics.
In brief
GM Defense prototypes an autonomous Chevy Silverado for U.S. Army logistics. GM Defense is building a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD pickup truck for the U.S. Army to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation by 2027. Originally reported by Road & Track.
GM Defense Unveils Prototype
GM Defense revealed a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD flatbed pickup truck concept for the U.S. Army at AUSA.
“The modern defense landscape demands advanced capability, rapid fielding and sustainable scale”
2027 Functional Trials Target
Functional trials for the concept model are scheduled for 2027 to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation.
100-kWh Energy Storage
The prototype features a 100-kwh rechargeable energy-storage system and an 8000-pound maximum payload.
Scout AI's Gx Ground Agent
Scout AI's Gx Ground Agent will run the autonomous driving systems with drive-by-wire controls.
12,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles
GM Defense plans to provide nearly 12,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles to the U.S. Army as requirements grow.
214.3 Million Contract
General Motors won a $214.3 million contract to produce 2065 Infantry Squad Vehicles in 2020.
The short version
GM Defense is building a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD pickup truck for the U.S. Army to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation by 2027.
