ハマーのような民間向けモデルもあり?
11月1日、GMは新型軍用水素燃料電池車のシボレー・コロラドZH2について、主要諸元を発表した。それによるとコロラドZH2のボディサイズは全長210.5×全幅84.5（含ドアミラー）×全高79.8インチ（約5347×2146×2027mm）でホイールベースは133.5インチ（約3391mm）、最低地上高は12インチ（約305mm）で、乾燥重量は6038ポンド（約2739kg）とのことだ。
コロラドZH2は一般市販モデルのコロラドとキャビンやドア、ルーフなどのコンポーネンツを共用しており、キャビン位置は37インチ径のオフロード用タイヤを装着するために125mm後退させている。また、エンジンフードは燃料電池スタックを収容するために中央部が盛り上げられており、冷却系は高温環境に対応するため、市販モデルよりも後方にマウントしているそうだ。
ボンネットや前後フェンダー、ハッチドアはケブラーで補強したカーボンファイバー製で、30インチのLEDライトバー、専用ウィンカー、7インチのヘッドライトを搭載。電源供給車としては、240Vまたは120Vの直流電流を出力し、定格25kW、最大50kWの電力を供給できる。
燃料電池の出力は93kWで、駆動用電気モーターの最高出力は132kW（約179ps）。電気モーターの出力は前後の電気式差動制限デファレンシャルを経由し、4輪へと伝えられる。なお、最高速度は60mph（約97km/h）以上とされている。
コロラドZH2は2017年初頭より評価段階に入り、仕上げられる予定。かつてGMが市販していたハマーのように、これをベースにした市販モデルが作られる可能性もあるかもしれない。
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- The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle uses hydrogen as a fuel to power the truck based on Chevrolet’s midsize pickup. The rear of the vehicle contains an Exportable Power Takeoff unit, capable of providing 25kw to 50kw of electric power away from the vehicle. General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) revealed the vehicle at the fall meeting of the Association of U.S. Army show in Washington, D.C. on Monday (Oct. 3).
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- Top view of the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle shows the partial camouflage wrap and power dome. General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) revealed the vehicle at the fall meeting of the Association of U.S. Army show in Washington, D.C. on Monday (Oct. 3).
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- The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle, revealed Monday at the Association of U.S. Army Show in Washington, D.C., strikes an aggressive pose with a power dome on its hood to denote the presence of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell system underneath. General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) collaborated on the vehicle, which went from contract to completion in a year.
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- Despite military-like front lights, the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle was developed with the off-road market, not specifically the military, in mind, General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) collaborated on the vehicle, which went from contract to completion in a year.
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- Under the power dome hood of the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle, the fuel cell system that has accumulated 3.1 million miles of real-world driving by civilian and military operators is ready for a year of extreme off-road testing as a U.S. Army demonstrator. General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) revealed the vehicle at the fall meeting of the Association of U.S. Army show in Washington, D.C. on Monday (Oct. 3).
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- Inside the rear hatch of the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle is an Electric Power Takeoff unit, capable of providing 25kw of consistent electric power away from the vehicle, such as remote locations where electric power may otherwise be unavailable.
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- The Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle rides on 37-inch tires and a specially modified suspension that helps the vehicle climb over and descend all manner of terrain.
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- The ZH2 badge on the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle in prominently featured on the fenders behind the front wheels. The truck will be used as a U.S. Army demonstrator to evaluate on-board water production, exportable electric power and near silent operation married with extreme off-road capability.
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- Integrated tow hooks and winch in the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle are featured for use when aggressive pulling is needed.
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- The 2+2 interior of the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle features Recaro seats.
