# Hybrid Hummers Electric Hummer H3 ReEV Ready for 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit By TopDog | Published 2009-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hummer References: [trucktrend](http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2009/163_news090413_electric_hummer_h3/index.html) Innovative Research and Development companies FEV and Raser Technologies have produced the first [Hybrid Hummer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-toyota-land-cruiser-hybrid-300). This green machine returns over 100 mpg. Born of the desire to show the scalability of [electric drive-trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1), the ReEV uses a 200 kW traction motor, connected to a four-speed automatic transmission behind a Turbocharged 2.0 liter engine. Early last year, [GM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrified-corvette) announced its intentions to switch to more planet-friendly vehicles and even considered selling off the Hummer brand. **Implications** - But much of that talk can be chalked up to rumor. Hummer is one of the world's most instantly recognizable brands and GM would be foolish to give up a certified cash cow, regardless of how much popular conscious has turned against it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Hummers:** The development of hybrid Hummers using electric drive-trains creates the potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in the area of eco-friendly vehicles. - **Scalable Electric Drive-trains:** Scalable and efficient electric drive-trains offer an opportunity for developing disruptive innovations in the automotive industry, particularly in the area of fuel efficiency. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The production of electric and hybrid Hummers represents a growing trend towards sustainable transportation options and presents the opportunity for disruptive innovations in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can use the trend of hybrid Hummers as a catalyst for disruptive innovation in eco-friendly vehicles, particularly by incorporating affordable and efficient electric drive-trains. - **Electric Vehicles:** The hybrid Hummer trend points to the potential of electric drive-trains as the future of the automotive industry and presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating more sustainable modes of transportation. - **Green Technology:** The development of hybrid Hummers using eco-friendly technology highlights a growing trend in green technology, creating potential for more disruptive innovation in creating more affordable and sustainable transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truck-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-1.md) - [All-Electric Camping SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-earthcruiser-camper.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Electric Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-recon-suv.md) - [Customized Electric SUV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3x-line.md) - [Hybrid Performance Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrified-corvette.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Affordable Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-ev.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Recreational Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thor-x-harbginer.md)