U.S. firms showcase domestic batteries, hydrogen drones and biofuel for military power

During the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual event, a range of U.S. companies unveiled technologies intended to secure energy for forces when foreign fuel lines are threatened. GM Defense demonstrated its EPIQ Hybrid, a battery-generator combo that reportedly reduces diesel consumption by about 50 percent and cuts generator runtime by 80 percent. Heven AeroTech showcased a hydrogen-driven Z1 drone and the associated hydrogen-generation kit, while Commando Fuels described a biomass-based fuel that can power tanks and Humvees without retrofitting.

Additional prototypes from Oshkosh Defense, Cummins and New Use Energy Solutions focused on hybrid power, portable charging nodes and fuel-cleaning equipment to improve field efficiency and reduce logistical footprints. The initiatives reflect a broader push by the Defense Logistics Agency and the Army to source energy closer to operational sites and lessen vulnerability to supply disruptions.