GMC Terradyne
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The GMC Terradyne was a concept truck
made by General Motors
in 2000, designed for heavy industrial use. It was first unveiled to the public at the 2000 North American International Auto Show
. One of its notable features was an onboard 5000 watt generator
, which was said to put out enough power to operate an entire house.
The truck was made from durable metals like stainless steel
, so that the cab could be washed out with a hose. Both back doors were designed like the back doors of a minivan
, allowing them to slide backward running along the bed. It also features an extended cab pushed forward to create more room for passengers, and a truck bed that can be expanded from six feet to eight by means of an extending tailgate
.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
made by General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
in 2000, designed for heavy industrial use. It was first unveiled to the public at the 2000 North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
. One of its notable features was an onboard 5000 watt generator
Electrical generator
In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. A generator forces electric charge to flow through an external electrical circuit. It is analogous to a water pump, which causes water to flow...
, which was said to put out enough power to operate an entire house.
The truck was made from durable metals like stainless steel
Stainless steel
In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French "inoxydable", is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5 or 11% chromium content by mass....
, so that the cab could be washed out with a hose. Both back doors were designed like the back doors of a minivan
Minivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
, allowing them to slide backward running along the bed. It also features an extended cab pushed forward to create more room for passengers, and a truck bed that can be expanded from six feet to eight by means of an extending tailgate
Tailgate
Tailgate is an American English word denoting the door or 'gate' at the back of a wagon, pickup truck, SUV or other similar type of vehicle that is hinged at the bottom and can be opened for the convenience in loading cargo into the rear of the vehicle...
.