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Article: Deloitte Reports on Significant Concerns for Military Energy Security, Suggests Solutions.
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- November 10, 2009
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Report Finds a 175 Percent Increase in the Gallons of Fuel Used Per Day, Per Soldier During Wartime Since the Vietnam Conflict
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the improved efficiency of vehicles, ships and aircraft, and the use of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, there has been a 175 percent increase in gallons of fuel used per day, per United States soldier during wartime since the Vietnam conflict, according to a new Deloitte report released today. Deloitte's report, "Energy Security - America's Best Defense," addresses the urgent need for America's military to become more energy secure, and provides recommendations for ...