By Scott Murdock | Military.com
Have you heard who’s in the market for a new electric vehicle? No, I’m not talking about the public radio devotee or bleeding-edge tech-bro — I’m talking about the U.S. military.
If you’re like me, this news conjures up visions of tanks, armored vehicles and futuristic gadgets fit for a science-fiction thriller. The reality (for now) isn’t quite that exciting. Still, technological advancement waits for no one, least of all those who need every possible edge to survive and win in combat.
U.S. government agencies have been very vocal about using alternative energy sources to protect the environment, but the Defense Department has a more specific view of electric vehicles in particular.