A multi-purpose disaster relief truck

Nov. 20, 2014
At the recent Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) disaster relief summit in Washington, D.C., Terranova GTS, LLC and Navistar Inc. showcased a unique multi-purpose vehicle or "MPV" designed specifically to provide an array of emergency services. A water purification treatment system mounted on the truck is capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of drinking water per day, with the unit also equipped to provide both firefighting and mobile medical services.                   

At the recent Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) disaster relief summit in Washington, D.C., held at the Ronald Reagan Building, Terranova GTS, LLC and Navistar Inc. showcased a unique multi-purpose vehicle or "MPV" designed specifically to provide an array of emergency services. A water purification treatment system mounted on the truck is capable of purifying 5,000 gallons of drinking water per day, with the unit also equipped to provide both firefighting and mobile medical services.                   

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