The US Army Corps of Engineers is set to issue requests for proposals this autumn to develop H2Rescue, a purpose-built disaster relief vehicle that will run on a hydrogen powertrain. The project has been in the works since 2013, and was first announced by President Obama last year.
The US Army Corps of Engineers is set to issue requests for proposals this autumn to develop H2Rescue, a purpose-built disaster relief vehicle that will run on a hydrogen powertrain. Military officials said hydrogen fuel cells can provide power and heat for up to 72 hours, invaluable in a disaster zone, while their "faint heat" signature enables them to avoid detection.