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Re:GM sells out first year of electric Hummer production by SkyPuncher on Thursday October 22, 2020 @11:29AM (#24859063)
I think the timing happens to be pretty much perfect.

Cybertruck came out with a radical design. The Hummer EV looks tame in comparison. There's also the new Ford Bronco that feels like it's in the same category (unique, off-road capable vehicles) and a few other truck platforms coming out.

To me, it feels a bit like the modern-retro muscle cars of the late 00's. Challenger, Charger, and Camaro all coming out in a similar timeframe generated hype about the category. I don't think any of those cars would be as successful without they're competitors.

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Re:GM sells out first year of electric Hummer production by awad on Thursday October 22, 2020 @01:50PM (#24860914)
You're quite right about the timing. Cybertruck is a very polarizing design while the Hummer EV looks like, well, a Hummer which does still appeal to quite a lot of people. Throw in the Rivian and now we're in a new segment. I'm generally happy to see more brands leaning into EV since ultimately consumers win.
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