US military off fossil fuels by 2040? CNAS report says "yes, you can"

In Washington, the Center for New American Security (CNAS) released a 36-page study entitled Fueling the Future Force: Preparing the Department of Defense for a Post-Petroleum Era (PDF). The authors suggest that DOD should ensure that it can operate all of its systems on non-petroleum fuels by 2040. The report also offers 12 guiding principles that will help DOD as it develops a comprehensive long-term energy strategy.

“Reducing dependence on petroleum will help ensure the long-term ability of the military to carry out its assigned missions,” write the authors. “Moving beyond petroleum will allow DOD to lead in the development of innovative technologies that can benefit the nation more broadly, while signaling to the world that the United States has as innovative and adaptable force.”

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