• Round_Ad_6369@alien.topB
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      10 months ago

      That sounds less like they’re specifically gunning for a hybrid powertrain and more like “we want a gigantic battery that can power lasers, industrial grade electronics… Oh and I guess it can be hooked up to the wheels too”. It seems like they’re actually just wanting an alternator but there’s no alternator that could actually perform what they need.

      I loved driving MATVs, there’s something freeing about a shitload of torque from a giant 6 cylinder that WILL tip if you even consider turning faster than 5mph. Oh, and the fuel economy is in “GPM”, not MPG

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      10 months ago

      Umm that can’t be right? You’re telling me that the HUGE diesel engines and generators in these modern armored vehicles can’t power additional electronic equipment such as anti-drone lasers lol? Not saying that you’re wrong it’s just that the benefits of a hybrid system in a Stryker is probably much more in other aspects than just some additional equipment… Or?

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      10 months ago

      The DOD spends an enormous amount of money and effort moving fossil fuels around the planet. More efficient vehicles decrease those costs.

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        10 months ago

        These hybrids will make nice technicals for the enemy when we leave them in a war zone during an unmitigated disaster of a retreat.