Mr. hatoyama said if the dpj wins , japan wouldn 't immediately halt the refueling -- but it wouldn 't extend the mission beyond its january 2010 expiration date .
Experts say one of the reasons natural-gas vehicles haven 't caught on is because the u. s.lacks a widespread network of refueling stations .
专家表示,天然气车辆被排挤在主流之外的原因在于,美国缺少一个分布广泛的加气站络。
In coming months , the u.s. senate is set to examine a new version of a bill providing rebates to buyers of natural-gas vehicles and grants to companies that build natural-gas refueling stations .
Officials speaking on local television in the affected areas said some aid wasn 't arriving because workers were having trouble refueling and much of the region 's infrastructure was damaged .
在灾区所在地的电视上,有官员说,救援尚未到达是由于汽油补给困难,加之当地的很多基础设施遭到损毁。
Still , prodded by the u.s. , japan 's forces have increased their presence overseas in recent years , taking part in peacekeeping operations and providing support functions , such as the refueling of coalition ships during the iraq war .
Since being elected mayor two years ago , mr. nakayama , also has invited naval ships to make regular calls for refueling and rest at its port , departing from the custom of allowing military vessels only for emergency drills .
The fast logistics craft , based on a commercial passenger ferry , is to deliver supplies , communications equipment , personnel and equipment for a refueling base .
Officials described america 's role longer-term as providing logistical support , such as refueling allied planes , and provide intelligence from drones .
官员们说美国的长期角色是提供后勤支持,如为盟军飞机加油以及利用无人机提供情报。
British officials detailed the military assistance they could provide , which would include typhoon and tornado fighter jets , refueling tankers , and surveillance aircraft .