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Smarter software could help Air Force cut fuel bills by a million gallons per week

Published: Feb. 26, 2021, 4:04 p.m.

b'The Air Force \\u2013 the government\\u2019s largest fuel consumer \\u2013 wants to use its market power to persuade industry to invest in new innovations like ultra-efficient airplanes and new fuels. But even if those investments pan out, they\\u2019ll take a while. In the short term, officials see big promise in software. The service is starting to use IT in new ways that are saving hundreds of gallons of fuel each year, with more savings on the way. Federal News Network\\u2019s Jared Serbu has details.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'