That results in excessive package weight and volume to meet maneuver requirements. Several reasons accounted for its findings.įirst, the energy density of batteries today is roughly two orders of magnitude less than JP-8, the report said.
Army of the Future,” noted that all-electric ground combat platforms and tactical supply vehicles are not practical now or in the foreseeable future. The report - which was unveiled in June - examined technological innovations regarding energy storage, power conversion and fuel efficiency.ĭespite the Army showing interest in electric vehicles, the study, “Powering the U.S. Army of the Future to analyze the energy needs of dismounted soldiers, manned and unmanned vehicles, and forward operating bases on future multi-domain battlefields. The study - which was sponsored by the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology - tasked the Academies’ Committee on Powering the U.S. In a sprawling study, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, said battlefields of the future will require the Army to invest in a mix of energy sources, including jet propellant 8, diesel and renewable diesel, but all-electric vehicles are not yet practical - at least through 2035.
The Army for years has been making investments into the electrification of vehicles, but the widespread use of such technology won’t be feasible until the 2030s - or perhaps ever.
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