Navy announces expansion of hydrogen energy tests in Hawaii
Last year, the Department of Defense outlined plans to pursue alternative energy projects, with a specific interest in hydrogen. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Navy announced plans to investigate further applications of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Marine Corps Base in Hawaii will serve as a testing ground for these vehicles, as it is currently home to tests with General Motor’s Equinox fuel cell vehicle. The new tests will be funded by the Office of Naval Research.
For the U.S. Military, hydrogen energy has become a major focus.
Last year, the Department of Defense outlined plans to pursue alternative energy projects, with a specific interest in hydrogen. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Navy announced plans to investigate further applications of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Marine Corps Base in Hawaii will serve as a testing ground for these vehicles, as it is currently home to tests with General Motor’s Equinox fuel cell vehicle. The new tests will be funded by the Office of Naval Research.
According to the Office of Naval Research, 70% of the vehicles used by the Navy will be powered by hydrogen by 2015. Currently, the Marine Corps Base in Hawaii is home to the most hydrogen-powered vehicles in the country and serves as an example for other military installations looking to adopt alternative energy transportation.
