Despite the distressing state of GM’s finances it still can afford to be generous. Hummer a GM brand of sport utility vehicles and recipient of quality Hummer exhaust system has one again showed its caring side when it has donated child-sized Hummer battery-operated vehicles to the pediatric units of its chosen hospitals across the United States.

The mini Hummers were donated under the program called “Courageous Kids” which aimed to make hospital experience for kids less traumatic especially for children who are to undergo surgeries and other medical procedures which may prove a little frightening for them. The mini Hummers are to be used by children patients to drive themselves into surgery and hopefully reduce the anxiety that frightened kids often experience when undergoing medical treatment.

According to Martin Walsh, Hummer General Manager, “We believe this mode of transportation definitely beats a gurney ride and can help take young patients’ minds off their fears.” To date hospitals in Louisiana, Washington, Wisconsin, Texas, and Michigan have begun replacing gurney rides with self-driven Hummer rides in style. The mini Hummers are also 100 percent eco-friendly and this is not because of advanced Hummer exhaust technology but more of the fact that its battery operated.

This project of donating mini Hummers to pediatric units of hospitals across the country is not developed just now. This might come as a surprise but the said project was developed last year at the General Motors plant in Shreveport, La, where the Hummer H3 is built. The first donation of the two ride-on Hummers were made to the local Sutton Children’s Hospital at the suggestion of GM Shreveport employee David Burroughs, an environmental engineer.

Burroughs was familiar with diversion therapy which is a strategy often employed at children’s hospitals. Using diversion therapy medical professionals and volunteers often bring with them dogs as well as other pets when visiting patients since animals are known to have therapeutic effect. Other children hospitals make use of rides in wagons and golf carts to distract children from worries about their upcoming medical examinations. Burroughs said, “So I thought why not do the same thing with Hummers?”

So far the results have been overwhelmingly positive. As a matter of fact according to the Sutton hospital’s medical staff, even the most anxious kids totally forgot about their fears of surgery tanks to the excitement brought about by driving a Hummer. “Local surgeons have told us that some kids even require less anesthesia when they ride into surgery in the Hummers. It’s a rather remarkable phenomenon,” stated Burroughs.

Medical workers as well as parents have discovered that a ride in a Hummer toy is also a great motivator during recovery and according to Amanda Hays, Child Life manager at the Louisiana State University Health Services facility, “I worked with one patient who used to take thirty minutes to swallow his medications. Now he takes them in about five minutes so that he can ride!”

This is not the first charitable work that Hummer has given. The history of Hummer is loaded with charitable works such as:

In the year 2005 Hummer together with the GM Foundation announced that they would be giving the American Red Cross with 72 Hummer vehicles and $600,000 in cash over six years. The first vehicles were used in the Gulf States to aid those who are affected by the hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Hummers that were donated at Red Cross were also used in responding to the floods in Orange County, NY, and wildfires in San Bernardino Country, CA last year.

Hummer has also provided the state of Louisiana with 12 H3s at their request to aid local and state agency disaster response organizations in 2005 and 2006.

Hummer has also supported the Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) which is a non-profit organization committed in maintaining the Rubicon Trail in California. Hummer is the only vehicle manufacturer that gas donated funds, materials, and staff man-hours to help the group’s restoration projects.

Hummer is also a multi-year sponsor of the After-School All-Stars which was founded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992. After-School All-Stars aims to keep kids safe and to help them achieve in school and in life. The ASAS provides high quality, comprehensive after-school programs that emphasize pro-social activities, academic excellence, and enrichment opportunities. Nationwide more than 600,000 high-risk youth has been able to benefit from these programs in 13 cities in the US such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Columbus, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, New York, San Diego, San Antonio, South Florida, and San Jose.
Starting 2003 Hummer has been providing $100,000 annual endowment to Tread Lightly as part of its Hummer Helps program. The annual endowment is managed as a grant-giving initiative to selected outdoor enthusiasts clubs who are Tread Lightly members and given to sustain the lands where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy off-highway activities.

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Hummer is one of the most popular high profile companies which is producing off-road vehicles and is the brand represented by the automotive giant GM. The origin of this company was not for making the vehicles for everyone but for the military purposes. These models of H1 were quite useful and appraised by the military section and this High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles were having the best ever result in US army.

Then the company got started improving and expanding and they introduced H3 and H3 under the same roof of Hummer and they were produced for the general civilian and after that there is never an end to this wagon wheel. The model of Hummer H1 and H2 is the most elegant and stronger vehicle type of Hummer. The most amazing invention of this company is the Plug-in-Pyramid. This is the car based on Riser technologies and the 40 miles per day is the best mileage.

Hummer is the brand which is also having the production of best SUV vehicles as these vehicles are having tougher performances and also are the best off-road vehicles for various purposes. Also there are some of the best racing performances by the vehicles of Hummer. Hummer Cars for sale are preferred by the race makers and also by the people who are making the master mechanism of Hummer. Hummer vehicle is the only vehicle type in United States which is having entire range line up with standard with low-range transfer case. There are high ground clearances and also the off-road tires. There are no two-wheel drives which Hummer is having.

So, Hummer cars for sale is having so many charismatic characters which makes the sportiest results which are having the best ever results. Have the hilarious vehicles of Hummer and take the best vehicles at your place.

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Hummer is an exciting brand of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) sold by General Motors. Hummers are some of the largest and least fuel efficient SUVs on the market, which are based on the military High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or Humvee. Since Hummer vehicles have heavy-duty capabilities compared to many other SUVs, many owners for aid in disaster situations have employed them.  Throughout the US, and international markets, there are many groups of Hummer brand enthusiasts who use the vehicles for off-highway and off-road driving and recreation. During the year, 2004 Hummer has gone international with selected importers and distributors in Europe and other markets. California Governor was the first private citizen to own a Hummer and continues to own several of them. During his 2003 bid for Governor, he responded to environmental critics that not only was the first civilian to own a Hummer, but he had at his own expense successfully converted at least one of his Hummers into a Hydrogen vehicle.

Hummers are available in different models such as: Hummer H1, Hummer H2, Hummer H3 and Hummer H4. The Hummer H1 is a civilian vehicle based on the M998 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, popularly known as the Humvee. The Hummer H2 is the second vehicle sold under the Hummer marque of General Motors. It is a large truck with room for six passengers - including driver. The rearmost part of the H2 was modified to a pickup truck bed for the 2005 H2 SUT. The Hummer H3 is the smallest of the three Hummer models, and though the H3 concept car was a pickup truck, the final vehicle is a conventional Sport Utility Vehicle. It is built on a heavily modified Colorado/Canyon pickup truck frame; the H3 shares many driveline and ancillary components with its siblings. The Hummer H4 is a new model, which is in development by the General Motors Hummer division. This model is likely to be more basic, and the focus is once again on off-road ability. It is smaller than the three previous Hummers and is reportedly conceived to compete with the Jeep Wrangler. The Hummer H3 vehicle is popularly used worldwide.

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The rumor mill has been turning at a feverish pace these past few months particularly when it has to do with the auto industry. The fortunes of America's Big Three automakers are hanging in the balance and no one is quite certain how everything will turn out.

Back during the summer months we learned that General Motors was interested in selling Hummer. GM purchased the Hummer name from AM General, builder of the military HUMVEE vehicles, in the 1990s and began to expand the line up to include several specialized sport/utility models and pickup trucks. When gas prices surged earlier this year, GM realized that they had a brand on their hands that no one had any confidence in and decided to sell it.

Unfortunately, there hasn't been a buyer for Hummer and, despite rumors to the contrary, there probably won't be one unless GM sells the brand for next to nothing. Though gas prices have retreated from four dollars a gallon and up, no one is all that confident that prices will remain low for the long term. Once the global economy picks up, then gas prices will likely climb as demand for oil increases.

One of the rumors circulating recently had both AM General and China's Changfeng Motors buying Hummer. That move could actually be a good one, particularly for Changfeng, which is looking for an open door to the US market. With a Hummer network in place, Changfeng could scale back Hummer and add in its own vehicles. For AM General, an acquisition of Hummer isn't necessarily a great idea simply because there isn't much of a future with the brand.

Besides, most likely the company is making a bundle producing HUMVEEs for the profitable military market – why would they want to deal with the average consumer?

Well, as rumors come and rumors go, talk of an AM General acquisition (or partnership with Changfeng) have been disproven as the company denies being interested in Hummer. In addition, AM General issued a statement saying that they hadn't even been talking with Changfeng about a possible partnership, casting aside those rumors too.

In all likelihood, GM will find a way to kill off Hummer in 2009, perhaps part of a force restructuring (bankruptcy) being arranged at the federal government's behest. With no where to turn and no desire  to bolster the brand, a quick exit for GM would allow Hummer to die with dignity.

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Although we are quite familiar with hummer limousines but when ever they pass by dazzling your eyes we certainly feel like a 10 year old who wants to have all the fun it offers. Its has become one of the most famous rides of all times and guess what you can hire one right at NYC Hummer limousine rental services.

Why a Hummer

NYC Hummer limousine rental services allows you to get in one of these dream machines. A Hummer limousine is very stable, tough and being big very roomy. It can be fitted a wide range of assortments that make it an extreme luxury or a moving fun house. The idea of developing it was simple, creating a tough, roomy car that looks as if it means business.

The original SUV was developed by US army and called it Humvee or Hummer. It was designed to withstand rough terrains and actual war environment. Rigid inside, noisy, very less fuel efficient but served its purpose well. However later on newer model Hummer2 or H2 was developed which is more comfortable, roomier and more of an SUV. There we go. The manufactures keeping in view of the increasing demand of party goers stretched it and made an exotic and stylish looking limousine. The engine is the same Humvee V8 fitted with extra bits to light the interior, mind blowing sound systems, LCDs and the fog machines.

Numbers doesn’t matter

The roomiest Hummer limousine you can have through NYC Hummer limousine rental service, can be up to 36 feet in length accommodating up to 24 people. It’s called a super stretch. You can simply pack your entire class in it going for a prom or a party. For smaller groups 8 to 12 passenger Hummer limousines are also available.

Using a Hummer for your Event

NYC Hummer limousine rental service is being used for weddings, bridal showers, bachelor party, proms and corporate events. For a wedding package you can choose a white color, get the interior and exterior decorated with roses, have artificial fire place, and to make it even more dramatic you can get a model with a Jacuzzi fitted in it.

If you are party lover going to have fun you can opt for the one with a supreme sound system, decorative mirrors, dance lights and stocked bar. For corporate events and celebrations you can chose the one with black leather upholstery with mood lights and quality Champaign. Basically there is a Hummer limousine for every event.

Which one should you rent?

Hummer limousines being popular now among young people get booked near spring on proms and wedding seasons. So if you are planning to have one, better start searching early. The more luxury equipment you will have in it the more cost you will pay. Similarly the party lovers should be looking forward to a Hummer fitted with fun gadgetry. If however, you are traveling long distance then a Jacuzzi will be an extreme on board luxury.

A moving night club sounds just great but experiencing it is even more fun. Visit some sites on the internet to find the best NYC Hummer limousine rental service and get one of these dream machines.

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