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Accession Number:
AD1157759
Title:
Defense Energy: Observations on DOD's Investments in Alternative Fuels
Report Date:
2015-07-27
Abstract:
The Department of Defense (DOD) has purchased small quantities of alternative fuels--jet and naval distillate (known as F-76, to power ships)--for testing and demonstration purposes, but has not done so yet for military operations. DOD's testing process validates the ability of alternative fuels to meet safety, performance, and reliability standards for military equipment and platforms. From fiscal years 2007 through 2014, DOD purchased about 2.0 million gallons of alternative fuel for testing purposes, at a cost of about $58.6 million. Over the same period, it purchased about 32.0 billion gallons of petroleum fuel at a cost of about $107.2 billion. DOD has approved alternative fuels made from two production processes for use in certain items and is continuing to test others.
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Pages:
43
File Size:
0.68MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
