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ONR, USMC successfully demonstrate alternative energy systems at forward operating bases in Afghanistan

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To cut down on convoys trucking fuel to forward operating bases, as well as to implement the Department of the Navy’s vision for energy efficiency, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and elements within the US Marine Corps (USMC) have successfully demonstrated their goal to reduce petroleum and energy usage in remote locations in Afghanistan.

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Navy demo shows solid oxide fuel cell tactical generator could cut diesel fuel use by up to 44%

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Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology developed for tactical generators under an Office of Naval Research (ONR) program recently demonstrated the ability to cut fuel use by up to 44% compared to a similar-sized 10 kW diesel generator now being used by the Army and Marine Corps in forward-operating bases.

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LiquidPiston receives $8.2M award to integrate XTS-210 heavy-fueled rotary engine into compact 10 kW genset for US Army

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LiquidPiston, a developer of efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, has been awarded an $8.3-million The XTS supercharger adds up to 1 bar boost while operating on a 2-stroke cycle, producing 6 combustion events per revolution of the rotor, to deliver smooth power from a minuscule package.

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US Senate Armed Services Committee produces markup limiting DoD purchase of biofuels and prohibiting construction of biorefineries

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Afghanistan). an alternative fuel if the cost exceeds the cost of traditional fossil fuels used for the same purpose, except for continued testing. an alternative fuel if the cost exceeds the cost of traditional fossil fuels used for the same purpose, except for continued testing. The bill authorizes $498.0

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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It will do that, Secretary Mabus said, by replacing the current fleet, as they go out of service, with a new composite fleet of flex fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and neighborhood electric vehicles. The Navy will demonstrate in local operations by 2012 a Green Strike Group composed of nuclear vessels and ships powered by biofuel.

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Serving My Country – My Patriotic Duty

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While we honor today the service, sacrifice and loss of all our military members, there was no threat to our homeland, our freedom or our democracy from the North Koreans, the North Vietnamese, the Cambodians, the Iraqis, or the Afghanistan people. October 24, 2009 South Bay Los Angeles Climate Action, Manhattan Beach.

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US Department of Defense releases roadmap to transform energy use in military operations

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The Operational Energy Strategy outlines a three-fold approach: More Fight, Less Fuel: Reduce Demand for Energy in Military Operations; More Options, Less Risk: Expand and Secure Energy Supplies for Military Operations; and More Capability, Less Cost: Build Energy Security into the Future Force. More Fight, Less Fuel.

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