Number: RL30622
Title: ELECTRIC-DRIVE PROPULSION FOR U.S. NAVY SHIPS: BACKGROUND AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS
Authors: Ronald O'Rourke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: , The Navy in January 2000 selected electric-drive propulsion technology for use on its planned next-generation DD-21 land-attack destroyer and is considering it for use on other kinds of Navy ships as well. Electric drive poses issues for Congress concerning its costs, benefits and risks, and how the technology should be integrated into the DD-21 program or other ship-acquisition programs.
Pages: 65
Date: Updated July 31, 2000