This CERV is an all-wheel drive diesel hybrid electric vehicle developed by Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. in partnership with TARDEC's National Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support from the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
As the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of ground vehicles, TARDEC, which is the U.S. Army’s lead organization for ground vehicle system integration, has worked closely with Quantum to create a vehicle that will aid the troops in tactical on-ground operations and increase their chances of success thanks to new technology.
“It was designed for quick-paced mobility operations such as reconnaissance, surveillance and target designation. The CERV pairs Quantum's 2nd generation advanced all-wheel-drive diesel hybrid electric powertrain (Q-Force) with a light-weight chassis to produce a torque rating that exceeds 5,000 foot-pounds. The unit can maintain speeds of 80 miles per hour and climb 60 percent grades - all while reducing fuel consumption by up to 25 percent compared with conventional vehicles of comparable size,” said the company in a press release.
"We are excited to have the opportunity to support the US Army by providing advanced hybrid vehicles such as our CERV which demonstrate the exceptional performance, efficiency, and reliability of our Q-Force system," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. "Hybridization of the largest fleet in the world would put the best tools in our troop's hands while greatly reducing emissions and dependence on foreign petroleum. Using 25% less fuel will also substantially reduce the number of resupply vehicles, eliminating the need to put these people in harm's way."
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