No EV's hauling government asses
Sep 17, 2021 12:28:31 #
America 1
Loc: South Miami
The U.S. Department of State has awarded General Motors' defense arm a $36.4 million development contract that includes the purchase of 10 modified Chevrolet Suburban SUVs, to be built over the next two years, GM announced Wednesday in a press release.
Destined for use with the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, the Suburbans will share bodywork, interiors, powertrains, and brakes with civilian models. However, they'll be considered heavy-duty vehicles and be built on a more rugged platform to meet government requirements; GM hasn't offered a Suburban HD to civilians since the early 2000s.
President Biden has said he plans to emphasize electric vehicles for government fleets, but, when it comes to getting diplomats in and out of dangerous areas, it looks like the State Department will continue to rely on old-fashioned internal combustion. As HD vehicles are designed for government use, these Suburbans also aren't included in GM's aspiration to eliminate tailpipes from its light-duty vehicle lineup by 2035.
The Suburban was already a popular choice for government and law-enforcement work. Flip on the news, and you're likely to see a convoy of them shuttling important people from place to place. Canadian armored-vehicle specialist Inkas has already designed an armored version of the latest Suburban, which debuted for the 2021 model year.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1133591_us-state-department-orders-10-hd-chevrolet-suburbans-as-part-of-36-4-million-development-contract
Destined for use with the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, the Suburbans will share bodywork, interiors, powertrains, and brakes with civilian models. However, they'll be considered heavy-duty vehicles and be built on a more rugged platform to meet government requirements; GM hasn't offered a Suburban HD to civilians since the early 2000s.
President Biden has said he plans to emphasize electric vehicles for government fleets, but, when it comes to getting diplomats in and out of dangerous areas, it looks like the State Department will continue to rely on old-fashioned internal combustion. As HD vehicles are designed for government use, these Suburbans also aren't included in GM's aspiration to eliminate tailpipes from its light-duty vehicle lineup by 2035.
The Suburban was already a popular choice for government and law-enforcement work. Flip on the news, and you're likely to see a convoy of them shuttling important people from place to place. Canadian armored-vehicle specialist Inkas has already designed an armored version of the latest Suburban, which debuted for the 2021 model year.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1133591_us-state-department-orders-10-hd-chevrolet-suburbans-as-part-of-36-4-million-development-contract
Sep 17, 2021 16:09:47 #
Sep 19, 2021 01:01:04 #
tbutkovich wrote:
They are probably all bullet proof and for good reason!
For three million bucks apiece they better be!Solid tires too. With machine guns in the grill and directed energy lazer beams in the taillights. And a full bar with ice machine
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.