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The Hummer EV Officially has the Jeep Wrangler Spooked - Electric Model In the Works

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StillHummer

Discussion Starter · May 22, 2020

Interesting story I came across today. Does anyone really think this is just a coincidence? Not a chance...the Hummer EV and the hype around it is starting to make real waves in the industry.

An Electric Jeep Wrangler Is Coming

If you think about why an electric off-roader wouldn't work, your concerns likely stem from range anxiety and fixing things on the fly. If you think about why it would work well, attention turns to the instantly available masses of torque and fewer moving parts. Jeep head of design, Mark Allen...

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JimsH3

· #2 · May 24, 2020

I think it's more of a sign that all the automakers realize how lucrative the electric truck/SUV market is. But the timing is pretty funny lol.

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StillHummer

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 25, 2020

JimsH3 said:
I think it's more of a sign that all the automakers realize how lucrative the electric truck/SUV market is. But the timing is pretty funny lol.

I think you're right, Jim. But I like to think that the Hummer had at least a little something to do with it haha, even if not true. Maybe my inner fanboyism coming out there.

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JimsH3

· #4 · May 26, 2020

StillHummer said:
I think you're right, Jim. But I like to think that the Hummer had at least a little something to do with it haha, even if not true. Maybe my inner fanboyism coming out there.

I'm sure it does because I've felt that FCA has been late to the party on EVs. Even with the Wrangler hybrid.

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StillHummer

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 27, 2020

Here's a recent teaser of the new Wrangler 4xE...with Jeep emphasizing "quiet off-road."

Sound familiar?

Jeep Hybrid Wrangler Will Have Unexpected Upsides

While the European arm of FCA's rugged Jeep brand has already unveiled a pair of plug-in-hybrid models aimed at that market, the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe, the US has been left wanting for details on its first plug-in Jeep 4x4: the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Jeep has taken to spending the time...

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