KEY POINTS
  • GM confirmed plans to resurrect Hummer, best known as a gas-guzzling, military-style SUV, as an all-electric "super truck."
  • The GMC Hummer EV will feature 1,000 horsepower; 0 to 60 acceleration of three seconds; and 11,500 pound feet of torque.
  • GM has no plans to build a gas-powered Hummer with an internal combustion engine, according to company executive.

DETROIT – General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer, best known as a gas-guzzling, military-style SUV, as an all-electric "super truck" with massive horsepower, acceleration and torque.

The Detroit automaker confirmed the plans Thursday and released three online teaser videos for the "GMC Hummer EV" pickup ahead of a 30-second Super Bowl ad for the vehicle featuring NBA star LeBron James. The spot is scheduled to air during the second quarter of Sunday's game.