Research
No Direct Military Benefit from Use of Alternative Fuels by Armed Forces
Jan 25, 2011
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
As use of alternatives to traditional petroleum fuels such as gasoline and diesel increases, RAND researchers consider the use of these alternatives—e.g., biofuels produced from plant matter, or new propulsion methods such as electric motors—on such means of transportation as military ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
