HUMMER H2 Hybrid? Not likely anytime soon, but FFV and diesels are coming
We had a post up here recently about the possibility of a GM producing a HUMMER H2 using the Two-Mode hybrid system that they are putting into many of their full-size trucks. The idea was that the the H2 is based off the same platform as the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon which are now available with the hybrid powertrain. Unfortunately this isn't entirely accurate. The H2 was derived from the GMT800 platform which formed the basis of the previous generation of GM full-sized trucks. The current trucks which are being hybridized are on the new GMT900 platform which has many under-the-skin differences including mechanical and electrical upgrades. As a relatively low volume vehicle, the H2 doesn't seem set to get a full-on redesign anytime soon and adapting the two-mode system to the H2 platform is not currently part of the plan. What the H2 will be getting in the next couple of model years is a flex-fuel version of the 6.2L V-8 as well as GM's new 4.5L diesel V-8. HUMMER officials have made it clear that by 2010 all of their vehicles will be capable of running on biofuels, but no hybrid activity appears to be going on within the brand at this time.
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daniel billinton 4:29PM (2/06/2008)
A Hummer H2 Hybrid ? what a joke !
It makes about as much sense as a dumb-ass american supersizing their burger meal and then getting a diet coke in the deluded belief that that is doing their bit to be healthy !
Truly shocking that people still feel the need to drive around in converted tanks to overcome their inadequecies
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WillG 2:25PM (7/25/2008)
You are pretty damn smug. Perhaps people don't live your lifestyle and have different needs. You seem awful quick to judge people on their diet and choice of vehicle.
Perhaps you are the one who feels inadequate.
Derek 5:32PM (2/07/2008)
If it got the same mileage as the two-mode Tahoe it is far from a joke. Take the blinders off and face reality; there is a large block of people who you will never convince to drive a Prius. Since they are going to buy a SUV regardless, would you rather it be hybrid or not?
Another thing to consider is that a hybrid SUV saves more oil than a Prius vs comparative non-hybrid vehicles.
According to fueleconomy.gov, the Prius will use 3.3-4.4 fewer barrels of oil compared to Toyotas most fuel efficient non-hybrids. (and I'll bet that if Toyota offered a non-hybrid Prius, that number would sink even lower)
Compare that to the Tahoe where the hybrid uses between 5.1 and 8.2 fewer barrels of oil vs non-hybrid Tahoes.
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Bob 2:39PM (6/25/2008)
Today 062508, I saw a Hummer H2 Hybrid about 10 feet away. I am somewhat of a car geek and took a double take on this one. Hybrid badges on sides and rear. The wierd thing was one of the side badges looked almost like the synergy symbol.
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Nikki 11:56AM (1/03/2009)
I am glad I am not the only one. I saw one too! I had to double take since I drive a hummer myself. I had just bought it and now up here trying to check things out to see if there is such.
I KNOW I SAW IT! was trying to find out if I can get one in the future. I love my hummer but would rather have a Hybrid to drive if there is one.
WillG 2:16PM (7/25/2008)
I read a story about an H1 converted into an hydraulic hybrid, getting about 35 mpg. It was pretty cool.
I also agree that the Prius isn't convenient for many folks, especially those with more than two kids.
Here is the link to the article:
http://economicefficiency.blogspot.com/2008/07/hybrid-hummer-hums.html
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bruno di gioia 11:25AM (7/13/2009)
Any hybrid new generation should be build from carbon/composits components in order to reduce overall weight by 40 to 50%.
That mean the load is "for free".
-The Dassault aircraft c° had developed a system hybrid electric (that was "turn down" by Renault) It look like this well engineered system could fit very well in the "Detroit new product philosophy".
-But anyway a well tuned mini turbo diesel engine runing on high quality de particulated fuel will "do the job" at better efficiency & bets costs ... until hydrogen or cold fusion come along.
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