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Polend2030 t1_iz5834a wrote

I wonder if in near future there will be ecofriendly electric self-driving tanks

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EmeraldV t1_iz5f2ld wrote

And artillery rounds filled with native seeds

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Just_trying_it_out t1_iz72mvs wrote

Going from ancient armies supposedly salting conquered areas to a future of bombing and immediately reseeding native vegetation on the ruins is the epitome of progress

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xvx_k1r1t0_xvxkillme t1_iz5lnll wrote

I vaguely remember hearing that the leading candidate for the next US tank is a hybrid. Not even a joke, Diesel-Electric drive provides instantaneous torque benefits over straight diesel. Add in the potential benefits of being able to power electronics or go short distances without the noise of an engine compromising stealth and it's a very real benefit.

Edit: Found an article for anyone interested.

>The AbramsX replaces the M1's efficient but notoriously fuel-guzzling AGT 1500 gas-turbine engine with a hybrid-electric engine more reminiscent of a Toyota Prius than conventional tank power plants.

>General Dynamics claims the new engine slashes fuel consumption by 50%, improves reliability and ease of maintenance, and allow the tank to operate its electronics — and even perform some limited movement — using quieter battery power.

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__Osiris__ t1_iz80bg6 wrote

Last week the revolution started with the first trucks being delivered to Pepsi.

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