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The new Hummer EV sidesteps like a crab
By Grant Miller, Publisher at Community Newspapers
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
There’s a version of the Hummer that lived in Miami ’s collective memory as pure excess – a chrome-trimmed status symbol crawling down Biscayne Boulevard at 12 miles per gallon, burning fossil fuels with a kind of aggressive joy. That truck didn’t disappear; it just went electric, got smarter and lea
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The introduction of the electric Hummer in Miami raises questions about the city's transportation future, particularly in neighborhoods like Wynwood and Brickell where traffic congestion is a major concern. As the city continues to grow and attract new residents, the demand for innovative and sustainable transportation solutions will only increase. The Hummer EV's ability to sidestep like a crab, a feature that could potentially improve maneuverability in tight city streets, may be seen as a benefit in Miami's densely populated areas. However, it remains to be seen how this vehicle will impact the city's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change, a pressing concern in a coastal city like Miami that is already experiencing the impacts of sea-level rise and flooding.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? There’s a version of the Hummer that lived in Miami’s collective memory as pure excess – a chrome-trimmed status symbol crawling down Biscayne Boulevard at 12 miles per gallon, burning fossil fuels with a kind of aggressive joy. That truck didn’t disappear; it just went electric, got smarter and lea
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