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In-Theater Fuel Efficiency    Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Advanced Suspension Design    Light-Strike Medical Evacuation Vehicle (LS-MEV)
Military Utility Vehicle (MUV)


In-Theater Fuel Efficiency

Under a research contract with the Office of Naval Research,
ZEUS™ will achieve the following to improve fuel efficiency for the HMMWV:

Measure in-field fuel usage under varying conditions
Compile a list of candidate fuel saving systems
Create a computer model to simulate fuel usage performance
Select potential fuel saving systems, install on a HMMWV and measure fuel usage results

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Contact Will Harvey at info@gozeus.com or 479.439.6110, x111,
to request additional information about specific models.

 


Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
Advanced Suspension Design


ZEUS™ is currently designing an advanced suspension system to support the
congressionally mandated development of the JLTV (the HMMWV replacement).

Using a proprietary active suspension design, the computer-controlled system
enables variable ride height and spring rate while allowing force control at each wheel.
The system automatically adjusts to an optimum suspension, regardless of operating weight
or terrain, to deliver a reliably stable handling characteristic and consistent ride.

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Contact Will Harvey at info@gozeus.com or 479.439.6110, x111,
to request additional information about specific models.

   

Light-Strike Medical Evacuation Vehicle

The Zeus™ Light-Strike Medical Evacuation Vehicle incorporates a set of innovative technologies and design features to package high performance in a compact envelope.

Model: LS-MEV   
Engine:
Turbocharged diesel   
Torque:
280 ft.-lb.   
Power: 164 hp   
Width:
59.5 inches   
Height:
60 inches   
Length:
177 inches
Load Factor: 10g vertical, 8g fore and aft and 5g lateral at gross weight

1. Four-wheel independent suspension
2. Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
3. Hi-lo range, four-wheel drive
4. Compact offset drive front differential
5. Four-wheel steering with 20-ft. turning radius
6. Air suspension with variable ride height
7. Constant ground clearance regardless of payload
8. Computer-controlled magnetorheological damper system
9. Lightweight aluminum frame and body construction
10. Fold-down windshield
11. Aircraft-transportable, internally and externally
12. 50-degree approach angle
13. 45-degree departure angle
14. 13-degree breakover angle
15. 115-inch wheelbase
16. 177-inch overall length

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Contact Will Harvey at info@gozeus.com or 479.439.6110, x111, to request additional information about specific models.


Military Utility Vehicle
Features

1. Patented Spider® leading-arm suspension
2. 11.5” (29.5 cm) of wheel travel
3. Narrow width of 64.5” (165 cm)
4. Full-support racing seat with four-point safety harness
5. Full-coverage roll cage
6. Convenient access to engine compartment
7. Proven drive train and suspension
8. Removable seat to maximize cargo area
9. 500-lbs. (220-kg) cargo capacity plus driver
10. Full-size off-road tires

 

ZEUS® MUV Vehicle Specifications

Type of Vehicle: High-Performance, Off-Road, Compact

Number of Passengers: 2

Wheelbase: 85 in. (216 cm)

Wheel Travel: 11.5 in. (29.5 cm)

Overall Length: 119 in. (302 cm)

Overall Width: 64.5 in. (164 cm)

Ground Clearance: 12.5 in. (32 cm)

Safety Features: Quick-release lap and shoulder
belts and steel tubing roll bars

Weight: 1,330 lbs. (597 kg)

Engine: 500 cc Piaggio OHV with fuel injection
and electronic ignition

Horsepower: 39 hp (29kW) at 7,250 rpm; electronically limited to 8,200 rpm

Engine Cooling: Forced liquid circulation by engine-powered pump

Top Speed: 50 mph (80.5 km/hr)

Steering: Steering wheel or twin-stick steering

Transmission: Automatic CVT with reverse

Type of Fuel: Unleaded gasoline

Fuel Capacity: 3.6 gal. (13.6 l)

Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic-disc brakes with manual parking brake

Tires: LT215/5R15

Lights: High-intensity headlights and taillights
with brake lights

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Contact Will Harvey at info@gozeus.com or
479.439.6110, x111
, to request additional information
about specific models.