US Army's EV Adoption Stalls but Range Extender Hybrids Offer New Possibilities
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Tina Casey
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Summary
The US Army has been cautiously exploring vehicle electrification since the early 2000s with limited progress, and momentum stalled further after recent federal energy policy shifts. However, the concept of pairing EVs with gas-powered range extenders—similar to the Chevy Volt approach—may still offer a viable path forward for military applications, particularly when combined with robotic and autonomous vehicle technologies.
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The momentum seemed to fizzle out entirely after federal energy policy took a sharp U-turn last year.
However, the idea of pairing EVs with gas-powered range extenders may still have legs.
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