Today’s military forces need greater operational independence. As a result the US military is seeking ways to be more agile, mobile and extend the range of their vehicles, while cutting their fuel logistic requirements. They are developing a series of Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV) powered by a hybrid diesel/electric drivetrain. These are similar to the “Agressor,” the off-road Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) announced in May 2007. These efforts and accompanying field applications should contribute valuable knowledge and possibly prod commercial interests to put more energy into developing more lightweight, efficient vehicles.

Source: Popular Mechanics