Methods of Reducing Fuel Demand at the Small Maneuver Element Level

Abstract

The Marine Corps must replace diesel powered vehicles with all electric vehicles. Specifically, the Marine Corps should utilize a three phase approach that incrementally transitions to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the small maneuver element level. The benefits of electric vehicles over traditional vehicles include reduced acoustic and thermal signatures, substantial exportable power, potential to produce water, and extended operating range. These characteristics are essential in a fight against a peer adversary.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 02, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177319

Entities

People

  • Luke J. Mclearen

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Energy Storage
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Applications
  • Military Research
  • Solar Energy
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology