What is the meaning of civilian military and dual use technology?

One position on the meaning of civilian, military and dual use technology is that it is an intrinsic feature of the technology or product itself. The opposite and equally extreme position is that it all depends on the social context of the (use of) technology. The former position seems very hard to maintain.

What is GM Defense's steep energy storage system?

GM Defense’s STEEP energy storage system will provide intelligent tactical microgrid capabilities that work with hydrogen-powered generators, stationary and mobile battery electric power or existing fuel-powered generators to support efficient power management and distribution.

Does GM Defense have an energy storage unit?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype an energy storage unit. GM Defense’s solution will meet the requirements of DIU’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power (STEEP) program.

Could future projects benefit from a dual capacity network?

Future projects could benefit from the findings in this study as to the establishment of a network that can meet the needs and requirements of different parties as to technology transfer and (future) collaboration. Suggestions for establishing and stabilising such ‘ dual capacity networks ’ are summarised in Table 2.

Is energy a strategic asset in defence operations?

Energy is a strategic asset in defence operations, influencing everything from logistics and mobility to intelligence and communications. However, the need for resilient and sustainable energy solutions extends far beyond the military sector.

Does the dual use phenomenon influence the socio-technical battery network?

In investigating a specific case of technology development, notably the development of the ‘advanced bipolar lead–acid battery’, we trace the emergence of the dual use phenomenon in this case and show its influence on the dynamics underlying the evolution of the socio-technical battery network.