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Mercedes-Benz's Latest: "Protection Class" Armored Vehicles

The German automaker unveils four new vehicles intended for the military.READ»

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The Hummer Is Officially Dead; Let the EV Revolution Commence

It's official: GM is shutting down its Hummer brand, marking the end of an era for gas-guzzling SUV lovers everywhere. The company made the decision to shut down the brand when a $150 million deal to sell it to Chinese manufacturer ...READ»

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EnerDel to Give the Clunky Army Humvee a Hybrid Makeover

The U.S. Army has proven its dedication to sustainability through biofuels and alternative energy, but we still never thought the day would come for a hybrid Humvee. It's coming thanks to a partnership between between lithium ion ...READ»

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GM Sells Hummer to Chinese

GM's Hummer division, once the conspicuous symbol of American over-consumption, was sold to the Chinese today, reports the AP. The sale price was not disclosed, but the rumor mill puts the figure at $150 million. That's a lot less ...READ»

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Watch Out, Chevy Volt: Raser Technologies Shows Off 100 mpg Plug-in Hummer

Chevrolet has received a lot of flack from the press recently for its questionable claim that the upcoming plug-in hybrid Volt gets 230 mpg with city driving. Now Raser Technologies, the company behind the plug in Hummer H3e, is ...READ»

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Designed to Save Lives: The Army's Newest Armored Truck

The replacement for the Hummer and the MRAP is loaded with clever safety features to protect against IED's.READ»

CHINA   |  Comment

Dude, Where’s My Oil?

A Chinese company is trying to buy the Hummer brand from GM and the state-owned oil company is building massive storage tanks to stockpile gasoline and diesel fuel. It may make one chuckle - - they’ll need more gas to serve all those gas-guzzlers - - but there’s a more important message to take away from this news.READ»