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GMC Shows Hummer EV Overlanding Concept

GMC has announced a partnership with EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles to develop a Hummer EV overlanding concept. The concept is set to debut in late summer this year and will preview a production version. The companies aim to create “top-tier, zero-compromise adventure vehicles” using EarthCruiser’s engineering technology.
Overlanding combines off-road adventure with off-the-grid vehicle camping and a do-it-yourself ethos. The concept is based on the GMC Hummer EV SUV and features a roof covered in solar cells. The overlanding concept may take the Hummer EV’s vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging capability to the next level, potentially allowing drivers to specify how much battery capacity is used for driving and how much is used for powering other features. If the concept moves to production, GMC could be at the forefront of offering such trucks as factory builds.
The Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 pounds direct from GM and nearly as much as an SUV, making it a heavy choice for overlanding. However, for those set on a large vehicle for off-grid living, it may be the only green choice. GMC, with its slogan of Professional-Grade Trucks, sees this partnership with EarthCruiser as part of its vision for the future.