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Duramax Engine Plant Revs Back Up to Support Military Vehicle Production

Looking to upgrade your truck’s power? The Duramax engine, known for its muscle in heavy-duty vehicles, recently roared back to life for a critical reason. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Duramax plant in Ohio temporarily reopened to build nearly 400 engines specifically designed for the next-generation Oshkosh JLTV military vehicle. This move not only ensured production of this vital defense equipment but also reignited the spirit of American manufacturing.

April 16, 2020

General Motors reopens Duramax plant during crisis

At the request of Banks Technologies (sister company to Banks Power), General Motors reopened the Duramax engine plant in Moraine, Ohio, to build Banks D866T defense-specific 6.6-liter

April 3, 2020

2012 Military Humvee Upgrade

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March 26, 2020

Who The Hell Is Gale Banks: Part 3

Hot Rodding The Military! If you have not seen Part 1 or 2 yet, go here and get up to speed: here’s Part 1 of that tour.

October 14, 2017

We Drive the JLTV, the Humvee’s Successor

The stronger, faster, and much safer replacement for the popular but vulnerable Humvee is finally here. And we got to drive it. Keep your hands loose on

July 28, 2017

We Ride in JLTV, the Humvee’s Successor

This article was reprinted from Popular Mechanics online edition. The author is Eric Tegler published on May 25, 2017 “It changes audibly with the rpm, even over the roar of

May 26, 2017

Marine Corps Could Boost its Banks Powered JLTV Purchase by Thousands

The Marine Corps is considering increasing its purchase of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to over 9,000, driven by the need to replace its aging Humvee fleet. This expansion would significantly impact the service’s transportation portfolio budget, requiring careful resource allocation. The JLTV program is a joint effort with the Army, with both services aiming to procure over 55,000 vehicles in total.

May 23, 2017