GMC presented the 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1 - a first-of-its kind supertruck

21 October 2020, 00:30:27

GMC has presented the long-awaited 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1 all-electric supertruck. The vehicle is based on GM's new Ultium battery and new EV propulsion technology - Ultium Drive. The Ultium battery consists of double-stacked 24 modules for a driving range of 350+ miles based on preliminary GM testing. It is capable with 800V DC public charging system of up to 350kW enabling enabling nearly 100 miles of range in 10 minutes of charging.

The Ultium Drive module on the 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1 houses two units with a three-motor e4WD drive system that will offer the equivalent of GM-estimated 1,000 horsepower and GM-estimated 11,500 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle will arrive with the latest version of Super Cruise, an available driver assistance feature offering hands-free driving on more than 200,000 miles (approximately 322,000 km) of enabled roads, and a new automatic lane changing feature, where the system can determine when a lane change is optimal and initiate the maneuver, while following signaling protocols.

The 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 is designed to be the ultimate off-road EV supertruck, with all-new features developed to challenge tough obstacles and terrain. "We had one goal for HUMMER EV: Build the most capable factory truck - ever," said Al Oppenheiser, GMC HUMMER EV chief engineer. "It's an absolute off-road beast with a unique e4WD drive system that provides maneuverability unlike anything GM has ever offered before."

Here are some of the most noteworthy features of the HUMMER EV:

Segment-Exclusive 4 Wheel Steer featuring CrabWalk that allows the rear wheels and front wheels to steer at the same angle at low speeds, enabling diagonal movement of the vehicle, for even greater maneuverability on challenging terrain.
Adaptive Air Suspension with available segment-leading, Extract Mode capability that enables the suspension height to be raised approximately by 6 inches (149 mm) to help the HUMMER EV negotiate extreme off-road situations such as clearing boulders or fording water.
35-inch-OD Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires offered standard; and the capability to accommodate 37-inch tires. They offer exceptional strength and flexibility to optimize maneuverability with the HUMMER EV’s unprecedented off-road capability, including scaling 18-inch verticals and driving through water that is more than 2 feet deep.
Underbody armor, consisting of sturdy steel plates that are strategically located around the battery pack and more to help provide protection in extreme off-roading conditions.
UltraVision that includes new front and rear underbody cameras with live "virtual spotter" views to help drivers navigate obstacles and place wheels on and off the trail. The underbody cameras are packaged to help protect against damage and equipped with a wash function to help clear debris. HUMMER EV offers a best-in-class number of camera views, with up to 18 available from the vehicle to help increase awareness of surroundings.
Off-road widgets that display vehicle functions and terrain status through the infotainment and driver information screens. Examples include torque output, differential locker engagement, tire pressure, pitch and roll angles (including maximum values), a drift gauge (with maximum values), friction circle, torque vectoring, and more.

The 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1 trim package includes:

Watts to Freedom - a driver-selectable immersive experience that unleashes the full acceleration capability of the EV propulsion system, including GM-estimated 0-60-mph performance in approximately 3 seconds.
Drive Mode Control offers driver-selectable modes that tailor performance - including torque splits between the front and rear wheels, and four-wheel steering settings - for different driving conditions. It includes Terrain Mode, which raises the HUMMER EV's ride height by nearly 2 inches.
Adaptive Ride Control continuous damping that is tailored for both on- and off-road driving.
Open-air driving enabled by the structural rigidity of the Ultium batteries, with standard Infinity Roof and removable transparent Sky Panels that can stow in the “frunk” storage compartment at the front of the vehicle.
Premium, technical interior materials.
Large, 13.4-inch diagonal infotainment screen and 12.3-inch diagonal driver information center display convey a wealth of vehicle performance and driver awareness information.
MultiPro Tailgate with six functional positions.
Power rear drop glass window and power tonneau cover.

Production begins in late 2021, at GM's Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center - a nearly 40-year-old facility repurposed and retooled with a $2.2-billion investment devoted to electric vehicle production. Future production vehicles out of the factory will offer zero emissions.

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