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The Fisker (Quantum) CREV

The Fisker (Quantum) CREV

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Quantum, the engineering arm of Fisker Automotive, has come up with a military vehicle it has dubbed the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CREV) Diesel/Electric Hybrid.

Like a smaller, more efficient Hummer, the CREV is said to be able to cover long distances very quietly, the better to sneak up on our nation's foes.

Capable of sustained 80 mph speeds, able to climb a 60% grade and with fuel consumption 25% below similar rough-terrain vehicles, the CREV is no doubt a very attractive package to the U.S. Military, who are currently evaluating prototypes at Michigan's TARDEC center.

In addition to it's impressive efficiency credentials, the CREV sports a special  weapons ring intended to aid a gunner in directing fire as the vehicle bumps over rough terrain.

It's not entirely clear whether the pictured prototype is essentially complete, or whether further bodywork or armor is envisioned for the final version.

[SOURCE:Jalopnik]





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Comments (6)

  1. By Chris O Posted: 11/24/2009 3:06am PST

    I doubt Fisker has anything to do with this vehicle. The point of the Fisker businessmodel is that they outsource absolutely everything. Quantum is just an independent subcontractor to Fisker with projects of it's own like this CRE Vehicle.
     
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  2. By john Posted: 11/24/2009 7:08am PST

    "Quantum is just an independent subcontractor to Fisker" --this is not true, as a matter of fact Quantum owns 21.9% of Fisker. Fisker Automotive is a joint partnership between Quantum Technologies and Fisker. The only way to invest in Fisker is to buy Quantum! (QTWW)
     
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  3. By Robert B. Rosenberg Posted: 11/24/2009 7:48am PST

    You can invest in Fisker Automotive, the comment you can't is not true. Call me and I will explain, 714-424-6161...Robert
     
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  4. By NEWDL Posted: 11/25/2009 12:33pm PST

    Risky........ Prove your drivetrane works...then we can talk investment...
     
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  5. By Noel Park Posted: 11/25/2009 3:38pm PST

    Good point on the armor. Considering our experiences with Humvees vs. IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan, I would be a little nervous riding around in that thing.
    Plus the ground clearance looks a bit low for any sort of serious off roading. So what's the point?
    I understand that there is a whole new generation of vehicles coming to replace the Humvees, to the tune of several billion dollars. If Fisker/Quantum can tap into that one, they can probably just smile and not even fool around with civilian cars, LOL.
    I read recently where the Army is on a serious fuel economy drive for vehicles, generators, and anything else that consumes diesel. They did a study and figured out that diesel fuel delivered to the sharp end in Iraq was costing $25/gallon by the time they figured out the cost of transportation, security, attrition on tanker vehicles, and whatever. So a hybrid Humveee type vehicle probably makes a lot of sense.
     
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  6. By  myzter Posted: 11/27/2009 12:00am PST

    Am I going in the right direction, all my own.
    The Electric & Kinetic Powered Vehicle
    http://www.thekpv.com
    Non-profit entity working towards a better humanity
     
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