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GMC Hummer EV levels up in off-road testing

DUBAI, June 13, 2021

The GMC Hummer EV was put through its paces on challenging trails near Moab, Utah, proving its off-road capability and ability to tackle all types of terrains, including the Middle East’s rocky roads and sandy dunes.

Traversing legendary trails across Moab, the GMC Hummer EV team’s testing and calibration included Adaptive Air Suspension hardware, Extract Mode1, Terrain Mode, One-Pedal Driving2 control, e4WD and torque distribution, eLockers, stability control, rear steering, CrabWalk3 and more.

Available Terrain Mode, part of the GMC Hummer EV’s Drive Mode Control, will offer two braking calibrations, with a mild braking option for two-foot driving and a purpose-designed One-Pedal Driving2 control in low-speed off-road driving.

As pioneered by General Motors for other electric vehicles, One-Pedal Driving enables the driver to accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal. With Terrain Mode, that same One-Pedal Driving control is adapted with unique calibrations for speed-limited off-road driving, helping the driver to negotiate steep grades, rock crawling and other challenging terrain without having to toggle between the accelerator and brake pedal.

“One-Pedal Driving offers a great feeling of control by optimizing the regenerative braking, friction braking and drive motor torque all through the accelerator pedal,” said Aaron Pfau, GMC Hummer EV lead development engineer. “Drivers will quickly realize the benefits once they try it off-road.”

When the road gets tough, the upcoming available Extract Mode1 feature enables the Adaptive Air Suspension height to be raised approximately 6 inches in order to help the GMC Hummer EV negotiate extreme off-road situations, such as clearing large boulders and fording deeper water.

“The GMC Hummer EV was a blank slate that was filled out by a dedicated team of engineers who are hardcore off-road enthusiasts.” In regards to our customers in the Middle East, we realize the passion they have for off-roading, particularly in the desert, as well as the emotional connection they hold with the GMC brand. This all-electric supertruckis engineered to tackle the region’s various roads and sandy dunes, while elevating the driver’s experience to the premium GMC standards they value. This recent off-road testing shows what the Hummer EV is made of, and we can’t wait for customers to explore all it has to offer” Pfau concluded. – TradeArabia News Service




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