• I Cast Fist
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    141 day ago

    powered by hydrogen fuel cells

    I don’t think the logistics for hydrogen fuel cells will help in actual combat situations, though it’s expected to enter operation in 2040 anyway.

    autonomous driving and slave drones

    Hopefully one that actually works. As for the drones, I guess for reconnaissance?

    • @[email protected]
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      41 day ago

      You can load a truck with fuel cells to extend range beyond what the current infrastructure can handle.

      It’s more complicated with batteries that need to be charged. Sure, there’s a grid in many places, but if combat capability depends on the grid, it’ll get targetted. And even before that, capacity is a concern and if the grid can handle a tank battalion wanting to plug in every tank so they can be ready for whatever comes next ASAP.

      Fuel cells mean they can set up behind the front lines and use power more predictably and refuel tanks quicker than gas.

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        9 hours ago

        I never really understood what fuel cells have to do with hydrogen, and why it’s a more appealing form factor than removing a vehicle’s gas tank and instead just putting in a manifold with room for a number of some standard of gas can with valves fitted. It’s not an inherently “hydrogen” thing.

        Besides, it’s fully possible to set up a bunch of gas cans from a truck in the same way you could set up a bunch of hydrogen “fuel cells”.