Navy Ship Propulsion Technologies Options for Reducing Oil Use--Background for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solar energy.

Synthetic fuels.

Wind power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Provides background on options to reduce Navy dependence on oil for ships. Discusses general strategies to reduce oil consumption, including reducing energy use on Navy ships, shifting to alternative hydrocarbon fuels, encouraging greater reliance on nuclear propulsion, and making use of sail and solar power. Reviews related legislative activity

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Navy Ship Propulsion Technologies

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-FDT-1573

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