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Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
 
General Motors has unveiled a 'green' version of the Hummer H3 that runs on E85 ethanol-based bio-fuel.
The H3 FlexFuel retains the regular H3's 5.3-litre V8 engine* and its four-wheel drive system, but GM says the exterior has been smoothed off to make the car more aerodynamic, helped by revised suspension that lowers the ride height by 50mm.
GM has not quoted any economy figures for the FlexFuel version of the 'baby' Hummer but says it is significantly more efficient than the standard H3's 20mpg combined fuel consumption.
* How can an engine be "retained," if it is not available...yet?
Besides E85 is a rip off...
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
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General Motors has unveiled a 'green' version of the Hummer H3 that runs on E85 ethanol-based bio-fuel.
The H3 FlexFuel retains the regular H3's 5.3-litre V8 engine* and its four-wheel drive system, but GM says the exterior has been smoothed off to make the car more aerodynamic, helped by revised suspension that lowers the ride height by 50mm.
GM has not quoted any economy figures for the FlexFuel version of the 'baby' Hummer but says it is significantly more efficient than the standard H3's 20mpg combined fuel consumption.
* How can an engine be "retained," if it is not available...yet?
Besides E85 is a rip off...
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I hate it when GM marketing screws up a press release.
Guess what engine is available in the H3 next year.  |
11-28-2006, 12:48 AM
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
Look at the wheels. 
Its a matchbox car  
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11-28-2006, 12:51 AM
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
I noticed it said 285/r18... 18" wheels? Why would you want to lower it?  |
11-28-2006, 01:09 AM
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
Whats wrong with it?? Something looks awfully wrong! At a quick glance it looked like the old Cherokee. Then it looked like a 3, but something is out of place on it.
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
Its been SMOOTHED...
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
Just a few more modifications.....and...There! We have it: The H3sm (soccer mom version). Soon to be available in a 2WD version with super-soft suspension, built-in child seat and a grocery bag holder. What a shame. |
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Just a few more modifications.....and...There! We have it: The H3sm (soccer mom version). Soon to be available in a 2WD version with super-soft suspension, built-in child seat and a grocery bag holder. What a shame.
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cool !!!
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
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Just a few more modifications.....and...There! We have it: The H3sm (soccer mom version). Soon to be available in a 2WD version with super-soft suspension, built-in child seat and a grocery bag holder. What a shame.
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EXACTLY!!!
Maybe they could add a little woodgrain for that perfect effect.
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EXACTLY!!!
Maybe they could add a little woodgrain for that perfect effect.
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DAM,
A Woodie H-3 Smoothe Side with a Grocery Bag Holder,
MAYBE
They could add hydrolic jacks...
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Just a few more modifications.....and...There! We have it: The H3sm (soccer mom version). Soon to be available in a 2WD version with super-soft suspension, built-in child seat and a grocery bag holder. What a shame.
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You have just said what (I think) every Hummer owner fears.
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EXACTLY!!!
Maybe they could add a little woodgrain for that perfect effect.
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Oh I hope not, The owner of Ron Jon's Surf Shop makes everything he owns into a woody, including his Million dollar motor coach. Thats all we need in this town is for him to go ruin a H3 like that.
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
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Just a few more modifications.....and...There! We have it: The H3sm (soccer mom version). Soon to be available in a 2WD version with super-soft suspension, built-in child seat and a grocery bag holder. What a shame.
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Huh? I'm confused. Isn't that what the H3 is now?
The H3 comes in 4wd???? Wild! 
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Besides E85 is a rip off...
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Huh? I'm confused. Isn't that what the H3 is now?
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You really know how to hurt a guy! By the way, hope you don't mind me asking, but....I've been wondering.....What the heck is that thing swinging around on your avatar? |
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You really know how to hurt a guy!
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Atleast you can take a joke.
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By the way, hope you don't mind me asking, but....I've been wondering.....What the heck is that thing swinging around on your avatar?
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You really want to know? 
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Atleast you can take a joke.
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Probably not. Does it come as an option with the H2? 
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
wow that bugger is low!
regardless I am glad to see that a V8 will be offered.
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Re: Flying pigs alert: a green Hummer
I guess they somewhat "officially" let the V8 out of the bag
Doubt if they will ever offer a 2 WD version like Jeep is offering on the 2007 Wrangler.
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Whats wrong with it?? Something looks awfully wrong! At a quick glance it looked like the old Cherokee. Then it looked like a 3, but something is out of place on it.
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The "smoothed off" lines aren't so bad, b ut lowering any hummer is a tragedy. 50 mm is about 2 inches There is something wrong with its look tho ... I think it needs crossbars and a sunroof.
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