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GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors (NYSE: GM), said today that the U.S. Army provided a full-rate production decision for the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). GM Defense won the initial $214.3 million contract to develop the light and agile all-terrain troop carrier to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad and their equipment in June 2020. GM Defense is manufacturing 649 ISVs with the ability to support the production of more than 2593 vehicles with additional authorization over eight years.
“We do not anticipate changes in production volume through September 2023,” said a GM Defense spokesperson. “Achieving full rate production affirms the engineering and manufacturing processes that support the Infantry Squad Vehicle are meeting our U.S. Army customer needs and that production can be scaled to meet increased demand in the future. This important milestone adds credibility to the ISV program and validates our continued efforts to successfully deliver advanced commercial technologies to soldiers.” Continue reading
Biden-Harris Want Stronger Power Plant Toxic Air Standards
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed to strengthen and update the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal-fired power plants to ensure the standards reflect the latest advancements in pollution control technologies. These progressive public health protections are especially important for people affected by hazardous air pollution, including children and vulnerable segments of the population such as Indigenous communities, low-income communities, and people of color who live near power plants, according to the EPA. (autoinformed.com: Power Plants Continue to Befoul Our Air During 2021; CARB, 21 Attorneys Generals, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York Demand Trump Stop Clean Air Act Gutting)
“America is leading the way in innovation, and our work to protect public health is no different. By leveraging proven, emissions-reduction measures available at reasonable costs and encouraging new, advanced control technologies, we can reduce hazardous pollution from coal-fired power plants, protecting our planet and improving public health for all,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today’s proposal will support and strengthen EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which have delivered a 90% reduction in mercury emissions from power plants over pre-standard levels.” Continue reading →