US Military

New Study Confirms U.S. Military is Preparing for the End of Oil

14 years ago Tina Casey 12 Comments

A new report from the clean tech research firm Pike Research confirms a trend that has been percolating along mainly under the radar: the U.S. Department of Defense is gung ho for clean energy. In an interesting twist, Pike states that “increased access to clean and reliable energy has become a leading priority for the U.S. Department of Defense.” By stressing the reliability of clean energy, rather than focusing on the renewable aspect, Pike effectively steamrolls over any further discussion of whether or not the U.S. should continue to promote oil drilling, at least not for national defense purposes.

Mobile Clean Energy, Water Purification, & Telecommunications Solutions (+ Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations) from SSI

14 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

I’ve been wanting to cover this company’s products for months now, but I always get caught up with breaking cleantech news and decide that I can push the story off a little longer. Well, today I decided to forget the news for a short time and cover these cool products….

The company is Strategic Services International and it has created cleantech solutions of various types and for various purposes — I’m just going to focus on a bit of what it offers, so check out its site if you’re interested in learning about more.

Army’s New Diesel-Electric Hybrid Vehicle Shines at Indy 500

14 years ago Tina Casey 6 Comments

A light rain was falling over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Friday (according to the Daily Trackside Report) but that didn’t stop the Army’s rather awkward looking but fuel efficient diesel-electric hybrid Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) from going out for a demonstration spin. The CERV has been on display at the track as part of the buildup to the 100th running of the Indy 500.

End of Battery Nightmare for U.S. Soldiers

14 years ago Tina Casey 1 Comment

Disposable batteries have been called a “logistical nightmare” by the U.S. Army, and for good reason. With the increasing use of electronic gear, today’s foot soldier has to carry more batteries and the weight adds up. The Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency has been actively seeking a solution in the form of portable fuel cells, and now students at the Stevens Institute of Technology are working on a

Legendary Air Force Thunderbirds Give Camelina Jet Biofuel a Workout

14 years ago Tina Casey 4 Comments

It’s showtime for camelina, a modest, weedy little plant that has started to make a big splash in the biofuel world. The U.S. Air Force took camelina under its wing a couple of years ago and tested it out on the A-10C Thunderbolt II, and it must have done pretty well because for the first time ever a camelina based jet fuel has been used by the Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s official aerial demonstration team.

Army Scientists Ditch Toxic Green Flares

14 years ago Tina Casey 0 Comments

Three scientists at the Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey are developing a way to make non-toxic green signal flares, by eliminating the use of barium. Barium makes the green glow but in addition to being a toxic heavy metal, it is combined with chlorinated compounds to make the flares, so they release PCBs into the air when burned.

U.S. Army Has Net Zero Vision for National Security

14 years ago Tina Casey 9 Comments

With its vast stock of vehicles, ships, planes, buildings, lands, and other facilities, the U.S. Department of Defense could foment a green revolution all by itself – and that seems to be just what it intends on doing, starting with the Army. Working quietly for the past couple of years, DoD has been nudging closer to developing an ambitious net zero program for a group of U.S. Army bases. That applies not only to energy production and consumption, but also to water resources and waste disposal as well.