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US Army Releases Climate Strategy

Mar 8, 2022

PHoto illus. warfighters by US Navy — 120628-O-ZZ999-011 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (June 28, 2012) New Zealand Army soldiers from Alpha Company clear buildings as part of the Military Operations Urban Training (MOUT). Alpha Company is hosted by the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from Jun. 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (New Zealand Defense Force photo by LAC Amanda McErlich/Released)

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Officials from the American military say U.S. forces plan to implement hybrid-electric vehicles into their ground fleets as soon as possible. According to a recent climate plan by the U.S.

military, the service plans to deploy tactical hybrid vehicles in the field within 13 years, and the ultimate goal is to have only fully chargeable electric vehicles by 2050.

Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) prioritizes vehicle electrification as one of its four major objectives. According to breakingdefense.com, As a result of adopting the evolving technology, military costs will be reduced (according to estimates, this is about a 20% reduction) and tactical performance will improve.

Among the advantages of this technology is a power-based silent motor, which allows the vehicle to carry out tasks quietly. Additionally, vehicles that do not require fuel can be more durable and have better mobility due to the availability of electricity.

A power-based silent motor, which allows the vehicle to perform tasks quietly, is one of the advantages of this technology. Additionally, vehicles that do not require fuel can be more durable and have better mobility due to the availability of electricity.

However, despite advancements in the field, military experts argue that battery capabilities need to be improved and battery size reduced in order to make the most of the technology. It will also be necessary to develop an electric vehicle charging system and to equip the vehicles with portable generators.