GMC did the right thing in resurrecting the Hummer nameplate. First seen in 1992 as a civilian version of the M998 Humvee for the U.S. military, the original Hummer H1 was an all-conquering beast. Inadvertently, it also became the ultimate symbol of conspicuous consumption, no thanks to its burly Detroit Diesel V8 motor, which only mustered 10 mpg on a good day.

And as such, this vulgar image trickled down to the Hummer H2 and H3, with the latter ending production in May 2010. Ten years on, General Motors is reviving the Hummer name, and it couldn?t have come at a better time given America?s propensity (and the rest of the world) for trucks and SUVs. As seen from pre-production images and videos during the recent launch, the all-new Hummer EV is as big, aggressive, and intimidating as its forefathers. But unlike the old-timers, the new Hummer is entering this age with an all-electric powertrain.
?The all-new GMC Hummer EV will be the first of its breed ? an open-air, all-electric super truck with zero emissions and zero limits,? said Al Oppenheiser, Hummer EV chief engineer. ?It will have the capability to go almost anywhere, on or off-road, combining screaming performance with a nearly silent ride.?

?Whether driving on the highway or climbing over rocks, the Hummer EV will be configurable for driver preferences,? added Aaron Pfau, Hummer EV lead development engineer. ?It?s an incredibly personalized and engaging driving experience that makes the full capability of...