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News Release from: Ricardo | Subject: Design and development consultancy
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 January 2003
Hummer speeds into production
Ricardo served as a strategic partner in the development of General Motors Corp's all-new Hummer H2 sport-utility vehicle.
Start with a new brand portfolio, a new truck, a new manufacturing plant and only 16 months to move from styling freeze to production launch Ricardo accepted that challenge and served as a strategic partner in the development of General Motors Corp's all-new Hummer H2 sport-utility vehicle, which recently launched production
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ricardo was responsible for the chassis and powertrain engineering, including associated design, analysis, validation support, production launch engineering and production support of the vehicle.
"By following unique program processes, leveraging our vast experience and executing rapid tasking through existing GM information technology and component release systems, Ricardo was able to meet the stern 16 month timeframe", said Louis Infante, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Ricardo.
With its more spacious, comfortable interior and a host of standard features, the H2 strikes a perfect balance between on-road and off-road capability with its high-performance chassis and powertrain system, featuring a powerful Vortec engine.
Ricardo used its experience engineering SUVs, military vehicles and premium sports cars to develop a chassis and powertrain system whose performance can achieve that balance.
"We are pleased that Ricardo was chosen to participate as a strategic partner in the development of General Motors' innovative H2 vehicle", said Jeremy W Holt, President of Ricardo.
"High performance comes in a variety of flavours and our chassis and powertrain expertise truly complements a vehicle brand that stands for the ultimate in sports utility".
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