Pentagon-Commissioned Report Advises Army to Diversify Fuel Sources
Electric vehicles (“EVs”) are poised to replace conventional gas-powered vehicles gradually over the next couple of decades. By discarding the century-old internal combustion engine in exchange for lithium-ion batteries and electric motors, several countries, including the United States, hope to cut down on their carbon emissions. However, a recent report commissioned by the Pentagon says that zero-emission electric cars may not be feasible for the U.S. Army, potentially locking the industry out of a market that spends big on new technologies. Titled “Powering the US Army of the Future,” the report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine…