# Off-Grid Military Trucks This Chevrolet Colorado-Based Vehicle Uses Fuel Cell Technology By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-truck References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/2016-gm-tardec-fuel-cell/45170/) & [media.gm](http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/aug/0830-tardec.html) The next generation of American military trucks is well under development, and the highlight of this new generation of warfaring vehicles is without a doubt a military truck, being developed as part of a collaboration between the [United States Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-states-postal-service-1) and [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-honda-crv-efcev), that utilizes futuristic fuel cell technology. Built around a [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx) Colorado vehicle, this particular military truck's fuel cell workings enable it to be very silent, something that can be key in battlefield operations. What's more, the vehicle can operate off the grid and can even help to juice up other electronic devices and machines. Able to function without gas and in a silent manner in rugged environments, this vehicle offers everything you'd want in a military truck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Off-grid Military Trucks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing military trucks that operate without gas and in a silent manner in rugged environments. - **Fuel Cell Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing futuristic fuel cell technology in military vehicles to enhance silence and off-grid capabilities. - **Collaborative Development:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in collaborating between military and automotive industries to create advanced military trucks with innovative features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by developing military-grade vehicles with advanced fuel cell technology and off-grid capabilities. - **Defense Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the defense industry by incorporating fuel cell technology into military trucks for improved performance and operational efficiency. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry by integrating fuel cell technology into off-grid military vehicles to provide clean and efficient power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux.md) - [Off-Road Hybrid Powertrain Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [High-Tech Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [High-Powered Electric Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f100-eluminator.md) - [Sleek Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-tactical-vehicle.md)