DoD use of Domestically-Produced Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Abstract : The enclosed briefing to the Committees includes information on the status of: (1) use and potential use of domestically-produced alternative fuels including but not limited to, natural gas based fuels and biodiesel, in DoD vehicles; (2) current and projected actions by the DoD to increase the use of alternative fuels in vehicles; (3) a description and assessment of current and anticipated commercial availability and demand for alternative fuels including cost; (4) a description of the infrastructure and associated costs required to store and distribute alternative fuels on military installations in the United States that could be adapted for use by alternative fuels; (5) a list and status of the current tactical, non-tactical, and combat vehicle programs that are pursuing either hybrid or electric technologies, or advances to accept alternative fuels; (6) a list of research and development programs and funding investments for operational energy; and (7) any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to ensure that the DoD meets goals for the use of alternative fuels and vehicles.