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GM is ramping up Hummer EV production to address huge order backlog
It says deliveries will be in thousands in the second half of 2022.
Hummer EV first drive: An enormous electric super truck
The idea of a gas-free Hummer almost feels like a contradiction, but unsurprisingly it's actually a lot of fun. Impractical, ostentatious fun.
GMC will begin Hummer EV deliveries in December
Some buyers who reserved the Edition 1 Hummer EV trucks will be getting their vehicles next month.
GM plans to build a military vehicle based on the Hummer EV
GM is building an electric military vehicle prototype, the eLRV, based on the upcoming Hummer EV.
GM announces third electric pickup after the Hummer and Silverado EVs
GM is working on another electric pickup truck in addition to GMC's Hummer EV and the electrified Chevrolet Silverado.
Tesla Cybertruck will have an answer to the Hummer EV's 'Crab Mode'
Elon Musk has revealed that the Tesla Cybertruck will include rear-wheel steering that helps it compete with the Hummer EV's 'Crab Mode.'
GM teases more Hummer EV news with sub-zero test footage
GM has teased more news about the Hummer EV on April 3rd with video showing the electric truck's testing in sub-zero conditions.
GMC takes the Hummer EV north for winter testing
The 1,000HP Hummer EV 'supertruck' is testing in Michigan to make sure it can handle the cold.
GM plans to launch 30 electric vehicles by 2025
GM now plans to have 30 EVs on the market by the end of 2025, and it stepped up its Hummer and Cadillac plans to make that happen.
Hummer EV 'supertruck' has a UI built on Unreal Engine and runs Android
We've seen the outside of GMC's new 1,000HP Hummer EV, but now you can see the in-car display too. It runs on Android and was designed using Unreal Engine.
GMC will detail the Hummer EV on October 20th
GMC will detail the Hummer EV on October 20th, with reservations opening that same day.
GMC teases its 1,000HP electric Hummer truck and SUV
GMC's latest teaser video with LeBron James offers a peek at truck and SUVs of its upcoming 1,000HP Hummer EV.
GMC delays the reveal of its 1,000HP Hummer EV
GM has postponed the launch event for its Hummer EV due to COVID-19, although it should still reach customer on time.
GM's cheaper, adaptable Ultium batteries are key to its EV future
The success of an electric car frequently revolves around its batteries, and GM is determined to have some of the best. It just revealed new Ultium batteries that it claims will deliver the range and performance to make EVs practical for "nearly every customer." Their pouch-like cells can be stacked both horizontally and vertically, allowing GM to cram more storage into a given space and accommodate a wide range of vehicles. The batteries can range from 50kWh to 200kWh, or enough to deliver as much as 400 miles of range and 0-60MPH in 3 seconds -- conveniently, the same acceleration as the upcoming Hummer EV.
America is falling in love with electric SUVs
Established automakers and startups alike are hoping to cash in on the American public's paradigm shift towards electric transportation. For a long time, however, EV technology simply wasn't mature enough to handle much more than toting families across town. But thanks to recent advances in battery design, electric vehicles are driving farther and hauling more weight than ever, opening the market for EV SUVs and pickup trucks.
LeBron James helps GMC pitch its Hummer EV in a Super Bowl ad
GM thinks it has a simple way to drum up hype for its future GMC Hummer EV: give it the kind of celebrity endorsement that sports fans would notice. The brand is airing a teaser commercial during the Super Bowl (in the third quarter for US viewers) that has no less than LeBron James pitching the all-electric pickup truck. Don't expect to see more of the Hummer than you have so far. Instead, this is more about the EV's combination of raw power with near silence... and, of course, equating James' basketball dominance with the Hummer's performance.
GMC will revive the Hummer as a 1,000HP electric truck
The rumors of GM resurrecting the Hummer were on the mark. Its GMC brand has teased the rebirth of the Hummer as an all-electric truck, with a full reveal due on May 20th. The company isn't showing much of the EV at this stage, but it's already willing to brag. It estimates that the new Hummer will have up to 1,000HP, a peak 11,500lb/ft of torque and a 0-60MPH time of around 3 seconds. This could easily be a competitor for the tri-motor version of Tesla's Cybertruck, to put it another way.
GM reportedly plans to bring back the Hummer as an electric pickup
The car once most synonymous with gas-guzzling excess could soon get a second lease on life as an eco-friendly electric vehicle (EV). According to the Wall Street Journal, General Motors plans to bring back the Hummer as a battery-powered pickup truck in early 2022. What's more, we could get our first look at the reimagined Hummer as soon as next month when the company airs a Super Bowl ad with LeBron James to promote the car.
Inside the automotive startup taking EVs off-road
The Tesla Model X is the "least capable SUV ever made," according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. It sits too low to the ground, for one, and yet, somehow, most American garages aren't tall enough for the rear doors to open. It's something that looks great sitting next to a Lamborghini or a Porsche, but it's more style than substance. It's an SUV in name alone. You won't take your Model X to ride the sand dunes for a weekend, but that's precisely what Scaringe wants you to do with anything his startup makes. It's understandable if you don't know who or what Rivian is. The company, founded in 2009, has around 350 employees, and its executive team is composed of designers and executives from Hummer maker AM General, Chrysler, McLaren and others. Its design headquarters are located outside of Detroit; there's also a pair of tech and research centers in California split between the San Francisco Bay Area and Irvine. Rivian is led by Scaringe, a 35-year-old MIT grad. Previously he founded Mainstream Motors, working on a fuel-efficient vehicle before pivoting to EVs in 2012. Even more than other tech companies, this one's plans have been shrouded in secrecy -- it was important to Scaringe that his company have something to show before making promises he couldn't keep.
Inhabitat's Week in Green: photovoltaic trees, a mind-reading Prius bike and solar-powered garb
The summer sun shined a light on several breakthrough solar technologies this week at Inhabitat as Semprius unveiled a powerful micro photovoltaic cell that can fit on a pinhead, and MIT developed a solar power system that can produce energy without sunlight. We also spotted plans for a shape-shifting solar home with a perforated facade, a series of luminous photovoltaic trees that grow real plants, and Nuon unveiled its super aerodynamic Nuna6 solar-powered racer. Speaking of green transportation, this week President Obama set a goal of 54.5 MPG for all US automakers, BMW unveiled its breakthrough i3 and i8 electric vehicles, and Toyota unveiled a mind-reading Prius bike that can shift gears with just a thought. We also showcased several incredible examples of vehicular architecture - including a prefab house made from recycled Hummers and a shipping container pool set on a barge that purifies water as it floats through france. As temperatures continued to soar this week we brought you seven solar-powered wearables guaranteed to give you a charge, and we saw Japanese citizens turn to air-conditioned clothing to beat the heat during power shortages. We were also relieved to hear a Swiss study announce that cell phone use is not linked to brain tumors in kids, and we showed you the dizzying view from the world's tallest tennis court, which is set atop the Burj al Arab in Dubai.
