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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

The GMC Hummer EV SUV ranked high on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment, placing only slightly better than the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. Big shocker here: Inefficiency is inefficiency, and it doesn’t matter if it comes from a gas or electric powertrain.

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Stop-Sale Issued for 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

The Truth About Cars

The Fast Lane Truck noted electrical problems with the GMC Hummer that made it un-drivable, requiring help from the dealership and a software flash. InsideEVs said it received feedback from readers claiming that they had likewise endured issues with Ultium-based products — including the Chevrolet Blazer EV, GMC Hummer, and Cadillac Lyriq.

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Escalade IQ on the Horizon at Cadillac

The Truth About Cars

& There’s every chance in the world this Escalade IQ will share parts with the Hummer EV and will certainly be using GM’s Ultium architectures. & There’s every chance in the world this Escalade IQ will share parts with the Hummer EV and will certainly be using GM’s Ultium architectures. Except for one: Escalade. Just sayin’.&

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"Spirit" and the First EVer in the World Plug-in Parade in Santa Monica, California - 17 January 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit" did it, showing off signage and PHEV stuff with some 74 EVs and PHEVs at the first EVer in the world Plug-in Parade, called "Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! Electric Vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were included.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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3 Reasons Electric Fleets Are Driving the EV Market Forward

Electra Vehicles

The cost to fuel a plug-in EV is significantly lower than the cost of gasoline or diesel, especially in a well managed fleet that employs a charging strategy based on daily energy costs. In spring 2021, , Ford’s all electric F-150 entered the market with high expectations and GMC introduced an electric Hummer.

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