The Competition Spotted - GMC Hummer EV

[DuckTruck]

I think crab walk has far more practical uses than tank turn since it can be done on pavement. Given the size of the truck, it could come in quite handy for getting in and out of tight spaces such as parallel parking.

I’m looking forward to test driving both of the R1T and the Hummer in the near future. In the case of the Rivian, I’m available to receive a call (and/or an actual R1T) on Monday, if anyone at the Mothership is reading this. As for the Hummer? Always up for receiving that as well.

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[DuckTruck]

Literally any rural State.

Random, but Idaho has to remove mile marker 420 on one of the highways several years ago. ?

Here’s the fun way Idaho resolved that problem:

https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/aug/17/sign-times-mile-420-highway-markers-disappear/

In a “take-em-out-back-and-shoot-em” state like Idaho, to steal that sign, you’d either have to be really stupid, or really high. Or both.....

 

[SeaGeo]

Here’s the fun way Idaho resolved that problem:

https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/aug/17/sign-times-mile-420-highway-markers-disappear/

In a “take-em-out-back-and-shoot-em” state like Idaho, to steal that sign, you’d either have to be really stupid, or really high. Or both.....

Or 16. ?‍

Which I suppose qualifies as really stupid.

 

[Lobstahz]

Here is the video of 4 doing the crab walk in Moab:

Honest question, isn't the "crab walk" just 4-wheel steering? A neat technology, but not "new" per-say.
Chevy (GM) had it in the early 2000's on the Silverado, but apparently it didn't sell well. Seem's they've done a better job selling 4-wheel steering this time with marketing it as a "crab walk"


Audi has a nice little demo video of it as well showing the benefits when the rear wheels turn the same or opposite of the front wheels depending on the situation.


Overall on a vehicle this big, 4-wheel steering certainly seems like a nice option for making it more maneuverable in tight spaces

 

[JeremyP]

I saw two of the hummers driving through downtown Grand Junction today, looked just like ones that had been in Moab.

 

[DuckTruck]

With the removable roof on the Hummer, and with Super Cruise, you could shoot the road signs while standing up in the vehicle.

Actually, I think I've seen that practice recently as part of some "mostly peaceful" protests, though it was old-school, with a driver.

 

[azbill]

I’m looking forward to test driving both of the R1T and the Hummer in the near future. In the case of the Rivian, I’m available to receive a call (and/or an actual R1T) on Monday, if anyone at the Mothership is reading this. As for the Hummer? Always up for receiving that as well.

I have to get an airbag replaced (recall) on my GMC Sierra on Tuesday at the dealership where I have my Hummer reservation. I am going to see if the owner has an ETA on their demo Hummer, which is supposed to come this fall. I did get to see the prototype at Barret Jackson back in March.

 

[txtravwill]

I have to get an airbag replaced (recall) on my GMC Sierra on Tuesday at the dealership where I have my Hummer reservation. I am going to see if the owner has an ETA on their demo Hummer, which is supposed to come this fall. I did get to see the prototype at Barret Jackson back in March.

I have a launch edition on preorder too, have heard ZILCH as well. Worse than Rivian hehehe if that is possible.

 

[azbill]

I have a launch edition on preorder too, have heard ZILCH as well. Worse than Rivian hehehe if that is possible.

At least I got to see a Hummer in person and GM has allowed online reviews of it.

 

[EVSport7]

So cool. Price on this one is too high, but they talked about with the second gen Ultium they were looking at 450mi range and 60% price reduction on the battery. Should be good then. Only 5+ more years ?

 

[jjwolf120]

At least I got to see a Hummer in person and GM has allowed online reviews of it.

I've seen both the R1T and R1S and read online reviews of both vehicles, so what is your point?

 

[Lobstahz]

If this report is to be believed the Hummer pickup will weigh over 9,000lbs!! I know batteries are heavy, but at what point do you need a better class of license to drive something this big?

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40657/the-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-will-weigh-9046-pounds-report

 

[Outbound Exploration]

Beefy!

 

[Blueassassin]

I'm the one that should be really exited for the Hummer EV and its just not as cool as the R1T nothing is revolutionary or game changing thats what the original Hummer was about.

 

[cwoodcox]

If this report is to be believed the Hummer pickup will weigh over 9,000lbs!! I know batteries are heavy, but at what point do you need a better class of license to drive something this big?

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40657/the-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-will-weigh-9046-pounds-report

License classes generally are based on GVWR, not curb weight. I would bet its GVWR isn’t much higher than an HD Silverado, but who knows?

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