Hybrid technology and the military

From April 1, 2003:

Supply lines are now a major cause of concern for military planners carrying out the war in Iraq. The lines, which stretch hundreds of miles all the way back to Kuwait, are proving difficult to defend. But they’re necessary to provide the millions of gallons of fuel to the tanks and other heavy-duty vehicles involved in the war. And it’s the cost and logistics of moving so much fuel that has military leaders interested in ways they can improve their fuel economy and reduce their dependence on traditional fuels. Arizona Public Radio's Mitch Teich reports from a recent conference on the subject in Arizona.

Direct audio link:

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~mct/podcasts2/militaryhybrids.mp3