[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2291]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Mr. BARTLETT. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Funding of 
$2,000,000 is necessary to allow completion of the final development 
stage prior to production. These funds will enable Mack Trucks and 
Volvo Powertrain, N.A. to finish building a protype M915 truck with 
hybrid powertrain and be prepared to compete for an M-915 by the Army. 
The Army is attempting to extend the service life of heavy trucks, like 
the M-915, through engineering change programs. This funding supports 
the Committee directive to the Army to extend their effort for 
procuring heavy trucks with alternative propulsion systems with 
parallel electric capability.

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