DoD use of Domestically-Produced Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Abstract

The enclosed briefing to the Committees includes information on the status of: (1) use and potential use of domestically-produced alternative fuels including but not limited to, natural gas based fuels and biodiesel, in DoD vehicles; (2) current and projected actions by the DoD to increase the use of alternative fuels in vehicles; (3) a description and assessment of current and anticipated commercial availability and demand for alternative fuels including cost; (4) a description of the infrastructure and associated costs required to store and distribute alternative fuels on military installations in the United States that could be adapted for use by alternative fuels; (5) a list and status of the current tactical, non-tactical, and combat vehicle programs that are pursuing either hybrid or electric technologies, or advances to accept alternative fuels; (6) a list of research and development programs and funding investments for operational energy; and (7) any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to ensure that the DoD meets goals for the use of alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2014
Accession Number
ADA616639

Entities

People

  • Bret M. Strogen

Organizations

  • United States Assistant Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternative Fuels
  • Autogas
  • Biodiesels
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Fuels
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Infrastructure
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Natural Gas
  • Petroleum
  • Renewable Energy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting