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Hummer EV - The Unique Humvee

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     In my last blog , I wrote how the HUMMER brand officially came into existence and why did HUMMER cease its production in a couple of years. Hummer is back with not one but two big boys - The electric pickup truck and an SUV!  The manufacturing continues... Hummer SUV Hummer Pickup Truck Its futuristic design and high stands sure will catch eyes around.  Hummer trucks and SUVs were beasts capable of forging any path off-road. Can these electric vehicles carry the same DNA? Let's find out... The concept of the Hummer EV started on April 1st, 2019 in a studio at GM's design center.  Todd Hubbard , vehicle performance engineer, GMC Hummer EV said " We have really been putting the Hummer EV test, both on-road and off-road. Though the Hummer EV's performance numbers are stunning both on the paper and in the simulations, is more impressive to drive in the real world." For this electric, almost every aspect and physical capabilities of the vehicle must be changed - s

Hummer - From Military to Civilian

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          I am a big fan of the movie Transformers since my childhood. Those scenes in which the huge cars transform into robots are truly amazing. Myself being so curious to know about those cars used to search its name, horsepower, engine type, etc. If you guys have seen the movie "Transformers", you might have noticed a Hummer H2 rescue vehicle. One of the main character "Autobot Ratchet" which transforms into a Hummer H2! I started my search to know what makes Hummer unique? Hummer H2 Hummer is a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 HUMVEES (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) . Hummers were seen all around the world, immediately noticeable by the rugged design and tall stands. But since June 1, 2009, the company revealed that the Hummer brand would be discontinued. So, what happened? The U.S. military used the Jeep as its primary vehicle during the Vietnam war. But those Jeeps co