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Defense Allocates $1.2 M for Green Hydrogen Vehicle Study

7/11/2026

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Defence officials have allocated $1.2 million for a digital feasibility study of a hydrogen-powered light-armoured vehicle up to 45,000 pounds.
The study aims to meet the Treasury Board’s Greening Government Strategy net-zero emissions goal while preserving capability.
Researchers warn that green military technology is currently non-existent, costly and impractical, questioning the study’s value.
The contract tasks industry experts with the digital analysis and assessment of low-carbon fuel options when affordable.

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Defence officials have allocated $1.2 million for a digital feasibility study of a hydrogen-powered light-armoured vehicle up to 45,000 pounds.
The study aims to meet the Treasury Board’s Greening Government Strategy net-zero emissions goal while preserving capability.
Researchers warn that green military technology is currently non-existent, costly and impractical, questioning the study’s value.
The contract tasks industry experts with the digital analysis and assessment of low-carbon fuel options when affordable.