After having read the timeline events and the constant battling, I think the idea of Armored Fighting Vehicles makes sense.
A tank could be used for speed, have limited visibility (to allow infantry some combat viability), and have excellent vehicle vs vehicle firepower.
Maybe limit their use to certain zones? The "frontlines"? - PvP areas of 0% gas.
Haven't put a whole lot of thought into this, but I'm sure its workable.
WE'RE AT WAR! Allow us the tools of warfare!
How about AE missiles? AE grenade launchers (rather than having to have a living target)? Terrain in the "frontlines" with fortifications? Trenches?
Anti-Tank missiles?
Am I crazy?