Navy switching to bio-fuels by 2016

geetrue · 09-27-10, 05:37 PM

US military going green ... can they do it?

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cf...082&dcn=e_gvet

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The Air Force is in the process of certifying all aircraft to use a 50-50 alternative fuel blend by next year, with the goal of purchasing half its domestic aviation fuel from alternative sources. The Navy is pursuing plans to field a carrier strike group powered by biofuel by 2016. The Army is developing technology to reduce the fuel consumption of some ground combat vehicles by as much as 40 percent.

Gerald · 09-27-10, 06:22 PM

A good idea, but it will perhaps be a bit lower performance

SteamWake · 09-27-10, 06:39 PM

Stock up on cornflakes !

09-27-10, 06:22 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	A good idea, but it will perhaps be a bit lower performance __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-27-10, 06:39 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Stock up on cornflakes ! __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648