Hummer HX concept
Get younger and greener – This is where the message of General Motors in Detroit focused. Indeed, their newly launched vehicles are bound to attract younger and environment-concerned enthusiasts. These cars include the Hummer HX concept that is definitely appealing to the younger buyers. Also included in the show was the Saab 9-4X Biopower concept.
Three young designers, who were new to GM, designed the HX Concept as a smaller and more youthful Hummer. The 304-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine is matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission and is E85 capable.
With the unique Hummer design characteristics, the two-door vehicle is engineered with convertible body that can be adapted to off-road conditions. Also, two removable roof panels are included in the design for an open-air driving experience, while having the modular rear roof assembly removed.
The rear roof assemblies allow the HX Concept to be distinguished as a sport-utility truck (SUT) with the roof assembly removed. It also has a slant-back or a traditional SUV design with a larger covered cargo area. This design also features the removable fender flares and doors that can be quickly removed by pulling pins in the exposed hinges. The composite fenders are attached with quarter-turn quick-release fasteners for easy removal of narrow trails or rock climbing.
Rick Wagoner, General Motors CEO, announced a partnership with Coskata to produce ethanol through a new process that is not dependent on corn and requires much less water than other processes. A pilot program is also expected to be in place by 2009 with the cost of production at less than $1 per gallon.
The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept confirms Saab’s plan to enter the crossover market. This testifies running on bioethanol (E85) fuel, as powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that combines the advantages of direct injection, turbocharging, and variable valve timing with high-octane E85 fuel.
Younger and greener indeed.
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