The company took its JLTV model and retrofitted it with a diesel-electric powertrain, ending up with something it called the eJLTV.
The 6.6-liter eight-cylinder diesel engine received a motor-generator and a 30-kWh battery. As a result, the car became around 1,000 lbs (450 kg) heavier, but fuel consumption fell 20%. Even more importantly, the vehicle can now move silently in all-electric mode, which can be vital for reconnaissance and other tasks when staying undetected takes priority. The battery can replenish its charge straight from the diesel engine working as a generator, so topping up the battery is possible in field conditions.
While stationary, the Oshkosh eJLTV can share electric power with external equipment, providing it with up to 115 kW.
The U.S. military has yet to express interest toward the concept, but the company hopes it will find use for the vehicle. Talks are already underway about the first production batch, and if they succeed, Oshkosh Defence may get a contract for nearly 15,500 such vehicles in September this year.