October 26, 2020

Auto News

GM unveils all-electric Hummer EV, its first new model since 2010

General Motors has unveiled its first new Hummer in more than a decade -- a fully electric-powered version this time, which will hit the road in two years.

The automaker took the wraps off its GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 "supertruck," which will be available in 2022.

The "sport-utility truck" will combine the performance of a sports car with off-road capabilities of a pickup in a vehicle that will have a 350-mile range on a single charge, GM said.

The vehicle will be GM's first Hummer since it stopped production in 2010 after the automaker failed to find a buyer for the brand. GM acquired Hummer from AM General in 1999.

The Hummer EV, GMC's first full-electric vehicle, will be powered by the new Ultium battery system that's produced with LG Chem in Lordstown, Ohio. It will also offer several tech features, including the hands-free Super Cruise driving system.

GM said the 1,000-horsepower Hummer EV can go from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds and includes armor plating and cameras on the vehicle's undercarriage.

Initial production is set to begin in late next year at GM's "Factory Zero" plant in Detroit, which is undergoing a $2.2 billion retooling to allow the automaker to transition to electric vehicle production.

The Hummer EV's price tag will begin at $112,000. General Motors said it is already taking reservations for orders.

Car Care Tip

Clean the EGR valve

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve captures exhaust fumes and injects them back into the combustion chamber. This process helps keep exhaust emissions in check and allows the engine to warm up faster but carbon deposits clog the valve over time. Symptoms of a clogged valve include a rough idle, hesitant acceleration and stalling. We recommend cleaning it every 40,000 miles so you don't end up stalling in the middle of a busy intersection.

The EGR valve is usually accessible, it's on the exhaust side of the engine, but you'll need to purchase the correct gasket from an auto parts store before removing it. Unplug the electrical connections and the vacuum lines, loosen the bolts securing the valve and set it down on a rag. Spray throttle body cleaner into the valve until the black carbon build-up disappears; make sure the cleaner doesn't drain into the electrical connection.

When it's like new, re-install it with a new gasket and plug the vacuum lines and electrical connections back in. Your car should run much smoother than before.

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