What happens with GM’s new tactical truck when a Silverado ZR2 shows up
2.8-liter diesel engine with two electric motors for quiet operation when operation demands it go through Brad Anderson 6 hours ago General Motors' next-generation tactical truck combines diesel power with electric motors to provide hybrid capabilities for covert missions. The vehicle is equipped with a silent driving mode and electric range to ensure stealth in and out of hazardous areas. General Motors' military Silverado is designed for a variety of missions, retaining key civilian safety features like stability control and ABS. Beneath the bulky, armored exterior of General Motors Defense's new "next generation" tactical vehicle prototype lurks something familiar but different: the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2. However, calling it another Silverado is like calling a tank a truck. Like the road model, the military version is equipped with General Motors' 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. But unlike the ZR2 you buy from a dealer, this 2.8-liter engine comes with front and rear axle electric motors as well as a 12-module battery…