U.S. Army still relies on carbon-based fuels, report says

[rangerrebew]

U.S. Army still relies on carbon-based fuels, report says
NewsArmyInterview
By
Colton Jones
Dec 15, 2020
Modified date: Dec 15, 2020
Photo by Sgt. Nathan Franco

The U.S. Army still relies on carbon-based fuels, which will likely remain the primary fuel, according to a report released by Dr. David J. Gorsich and Dr. André Boehman.

Army’s chief scientist for ground vehicle systems Dr. David J. Gorsich and professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, director of the university’s Walter E. Lay Automotive Laboratory André Boehman noted in its report that the Army’s requirement calls for the highest energy-density fuel combined with the lowest mass and volume—and gasoline and diesel still win over alternative energy.

Army scientists’ report examined why isn’t the U.S. Army using alternative forms of energy and powertrains more extensively to reduce fuel usage for its vehicles?
 

Tesla is building large semitrucks, and UPS and FedEx are starting to order these vehicles for delivery operations. It seems the entire automotive industry is migrating toward electrification as battery costs have dropped dramatically and recharge times and range have improved accordingly. With all of the major automobile manufacturers moving toward hybrids and electric vehicles, it’s easy to get confused and wonder why the Army is so far behind.

https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-still-relies-on-carbon-based-fuels-report-says/

[rangerrebew]

The military had better make damn sure these electric things work in all situations under all conditions. that all their Ts are crossed, Is dotted, make sure the electric vehicles aren't racist, support LGBTQ service people, are PC, have CRT manuals in each one before they go into combat with them or a lot of people will die because of military lack of attention to detail . 

[GtHawk]

The military had better make damn sure these electric things work in all situations under all conditions. that all their Ts are crossed, Is dotted, make sure the electric vehicles aren't racist, support LGBTQ service people, are PC, have CRT manuals in each one before they go into combat with them or a lot of people will die because of military lack of attention to detail .

How will they ever be able to NOT rely on carbon based fuels? Oh you may be able to have battery powered vehicles but at some point they have to be recharged and somehow I just don't think stopping your advance or patrol for a day or two for solar panels to do the job so that means they will have to be hybrids which means carbon based fuel. And what about the aircraft? Who if they have even have a brain would get into an electric fighter or reconnaissance craft?

The people pushing this green Gaia worshiping BS should be booted from any position remotely associated with the armed forces and this idiocy should be shelved....until of course Mr. Fusion is a viable power source.

[rangerrebew]

The people pushing this green Gaia worshiping BS should be booted from any position remotely associated with the armed forces and this idiocy should be shelved

That would mean about 15-20 people left in Congress.

[GtHawk]

That would mean about 15-20 people left in Congress.

And?

[RetBobbyMI]

The military had better make damn sure these electric things work in all situations under all conditions. that all their Ts are crossed, Is dotted, make sure the electric vehicles aren't racist, support LGBTQ service people, are PC, have CRT manuals in each one before they go into combat with them or a lot of people will die because of military lack of attention to detail .

Exactly. Most units may just barely have a 5Kw generator or 2. That ain’t gonna charge crap.