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2020willyb2020 t1_j30y727 wrote

Reply to comment by BirdiePolenta in The Army Has a New Flow Battery. It Could Change Military Power. by DukeOfGeek

Bet the trucks tanks etc are all battery charged with insane distance and they have mobile charging stations on small trucks when needed - would sure help logistics and supply lines

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bogglingsnog t1_j33bmz4 wrote

Even civilian e-motorcycles can hit some crazy distances these days, I have seen a few with 100-150 miles of range. If the military wanted to they could make their own with double or triple the amount of batteries, it will just behave more like a full size motorcycle than a dirt bike.

I imagine it will be awhile before they switch to fully electric trucks. I could see a hybrid being used though it could possibly increase maintenance challenges.

Non-flammable batteries would be a HUGE leap forward for the military, they could have fully electric drivetrains with no risk of fire, would be amazing for tanks. The batteries could even form a part of the internal armor, wrap it around the ammo rack etc.

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