{"id":26189,"date":"2020-10-20T10:59:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T14:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=26189"},"modified":"2020-10-22T11:01:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T15:01:50","slug":"payne-five-cool-things-to-know-about-gms-hummer-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/payne-five-cool-things-to-know-about-gms-hummer-ev","title":{"rendered":"Payne: Five cool things to know about GM&#8217;s Hummer EV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">True to its military roots, the GMC Hummer EV is big, brawny\u00a0and blingtastic. And now it&#8217;s electric.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The gas-guzzling celebrity toy has transformed into an electron-guzzling celebrity toy. The $112,595, three-electric motor \u201cEdition 1\u201d launch model (the base model starts at $80k) will roll off the line in late 2021 on massive, 35-inch off-road tires \u2014\u00a0loaded to its removable roof with the latest in automotive technology. Promising &#8220;zero limits&#8221; performance\u00a0to go with its &#8220;zero-emissions&#8221; drive-train, General Motors Co.&#8217;s Hummer hopes to be as fashionably athletic as its new spokesman, LeBron James.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In an indication of Hummer&#8217;s performance ambitions, GMC pirated long-time\u00a0Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser to create the OMG EV. \u201cIt\u2019s an absolute off-road beast with a unique e4WD drive system that provides maneuverability unlike anything GM has ever offered,&#8221; said the muscle car veteran.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/bcb16775-2792-4f5b-b951-91c928d5a83f-hummer_on-rocks.jpg?width=660&amp;height=385&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/bcb16775-2792-4f5b-b951-91c928d5a83f-hummer_on-rocks.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=770&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The $112,595, 2022 GMC Hummer EV will debut as a special launch edition in late 2021. The top-trim pickup truck will feature removable roof panels, 350-plus miles of range, and an automatic rear tonneau cover.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The $112,595, 2022 GMC Hummer EV will debut as a special launch edition in late 2021. The top-trim pickup truck will feature removable roof panels, 350-plus miles of range, and an automatic rear tonneau cover.\" data-c-credit=\"GMC, GMC\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Here are five cool things to look for:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Crab mode<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With four-wheel steering, the Hummer will have the ability to move like a crab. That is, diagonally, in order to get in and out of tight spots off-road. Officially dubbed &#8220;CrabWalk,&#8221; the system steers the front and rear wheels at parallel angles at low speeds, enabling sideways movement. With its underbelly armored with\u00a0skid plates, the Hummer is designed for harsh terrain like its Army Humvee predecessors.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\" aria-label=\"advertisement\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-7103-mi-detroit-C1561-native-article_link-news-opinion-2\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"lazyLoadX\" data-google-query-id=\"CPOugKi7yOwCFUy8wAod01EIiw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_7103\/mi-detroit-C1561\/native-article_link\/news\/opinion_0__container__\">\n<div class=\"mediavoice-native-ad\" data-mediavoice-render-injection-id=\"9094e17c-9596-438c-89f6-eba9ea94cb96\">\n<div class=\"plr-inarticle\">\n<div class=\"plr-box\">\n<div class=\"plr-sp-label\">Story from<\/p>\n<div class=\"plr-sp\">The New United Gateway\u2120 Card<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plr-title polar-line-clamp\">How to curate enticing travel inspiration at home<\/div>\n<div class=\"plr-summary polar-line-clamp\">Even if your options for a relaxing vacation seem limited right now, there are plenty of ways to get creative. That might mean exploring under-the-radar domestic destinations \u2014 or it could entail turning your daydreams into a vision board for a truly unforgettable trip at a to-be-determined date.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plr-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Power<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Perched high off the ground\u00a0with four-wheel drive\u00a0and enough Ultium batteries to take it 350 miles off the grid, the Hummer is a monster. But with three electric motors making 1,000 horsepower (a number usually associated with hyper-sports cars like the Aston Martin Valhalla), the silent rhino will hustle from 0-60 in a neck-snapping 3.0 seconds. Compare that to Tesla &#8216;s upcoming, 1,100-horse Model S Plaid trim that promises a run to 60 in 2 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/067854a2-2c5d-405d-8c42-d3dcdce03e21-hummer_roof.jpg?width=660&amp;height=400&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/067854a2-2c5d-405d-8c42-d3dcdce03e21-hummer_roof.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=800&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The 2022 GMC Hummer EV will have a removable roof that can be stowed in the front trunk.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2022 GMC Hummer EV will have a removable roof that can be stowed in the front trunk.\" data-c-credit=\"GMC, GMC\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Star view<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Like a Jeep Wrangler, the Hummer wants to put its passengers closer to nature. The big pickup\u2019s roof panels come off (including a front compartment T-bar)\u00a0to offer an unobstructed view of the sky. Unlike the Wrangler, the Hummer\u2019s doors are frameless, meaning\u00a0the view won\u2019t be obstructed by door frames. Where\u00a0to store the panels? GMC has made room in the front trunk \u2014\u00a0or frunk, as it&#8217;s called. Ditching a gas engine for batteries\u00a0stashed\u00a0in its belly, Hummer now has plenty of storage under the hood.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Unreal engine<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Epic Games\u2019 famous, 3D Unreal Engine rendering software dovetails nicely with Hummer\u2019s no-gas engine theme,\u00a0and with the new generation of millennial buyers that Hummer hopes to appeal to. Unreal Engine is legendary in the gaming space as the 3D\u00a0rendition software behind\u00a0Epic Games&#8217; PlayStation and PC hits like Fortnite. The Hummer team used the software for stunning\u00a03D images that can be displayed in the truck\u2019s 13.4-inch console screen. The digital generation can gaze on a big, 12.3-inch display behind\u00a0the steering wheel as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/969e8402-ea82-436c-807e-5c868921664c-hummer_unreal-engine.jpg?width=660&amp;height=372&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2020\/10\/20\/PDTN\/969e8402-ea82-436c-807e-5c868921664c-hummer_unreal-engine.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=744&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is the first vehicle to utilize Epic Games' 3D Unreal Engine software in its infotainment system. The graphics display is part of Hummer's futuristic ambitions. The image here is from an Epic prototype - not the Hummer itself.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is the first vehicle to utilize Epic Games' 3D Unreal Engine software in its infotainment system. The graphics display is part of Hummer's futuristic ambitions. The image here is from an Epic prototype - not the Hummer itself.\" data-c-credit=\"Epic Games, Epic Games\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The 3D look leads a bevy of high-tech features including 18 camera views (including under the belly), high-speed charging\u00a0and Super Cruise \u2014\u00a0GM\u2019s acclaimed, self-driving system heretofore only found on Cadillac.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">eLuxury<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Pickups are the new luxury class, and Hummer is marinated in style. The bed can be covered\u00a0by an automatic tonneau cover. The rear window will automatically roll down as well. This being a GMC pickup, the Hummer will also come with a MultiPro tailgate which can be configured\u00a0six ways including\u00a0as stairs into the bed or as an architect\u2019s table. Like its sibling GMC Yukon SUV, Hummer will feature air suspension so the truck can be raised or lowered 6 inches for better access \u2014\u00a0or off-road clearance.<\/p>\n<aside id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">All these features are wrapped in a familiar Hummer look. The truck is designed with signature square wheel arches, c-pillar sail\u00a0and high side sills topped by a narrow greenhouse. Like Hummers of yore, the truck features a tall front grille for extreme off-road approach angles \u2014\u00a0but with a twist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">As an EV, the signature\u00a0six-slot grille will light up with the Hummer, since the grille is no longer needed to feed air to the gas engine behind. The Hummer EV comes a long way from the crude Hummer that AMG\u00a0 launched into the market with the urging of celebrity actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992. That diesel-powered animal\u00a0was a Humvee military vehicle with lipstick.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The new Hummer EV sits on an all-new electric platform with a\u00a021st-century interior. GMC is hoping buyers will ride it into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>True to its military roots, the GMC Hummer EV is big, brawny\u00a0and blingtastic. And now it&#8217;s electric. The gas-guzzling celebrity toy has transformed into an electron-guzzling celebrity toy. The $112,595, three-electric motor \u201cEdition 1\u201d launch model (the base model starts at $80k) will roll off the line in late 2021 on massive, 35-inch off-road tires [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26189"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26190,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26189\/revisions\/26190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}