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Remote control Hummer H3: no driver needed

by Laura Burstein
(Credit: General Motors/Zerc Customs)

Here's one that's sure to chap the hides of eco-warriors everywhere: An engineering lecturer from a university in the U.K. has converted a full-size Hummer H3 into a remote controlled toy.

So those folks who get bent out of shape when they see people commuting alone in ginormous SUVs will really love the idea of a Hummer that can pollute without anyone in the car. Now that's progress.

James Brighton from Britain's Cranfield University converted the new right-hand drive version of the H3 in about a month's time. No doubt it's certainly an impressive feat of engineering; the car can climb a 16-inch vertical wall and operate in up to two feet of water.

The press release sent out to journalists touts the creation as "the ultimate boy's toy." And as a girl who's into cars, I'd normally take offense. But I admit, aside from the "wow" factor, this is one I just don't get.

Originally posted at Girl on Cars
Laura Burstein is a freelance automotive and technology journalist, covering news and events ranging from auto shows to Formula One races. She is a member of the CNET Blog Network, and is not an employee of CNET. Disclosure.
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by RyleeROBERTS July 21, 2008 10:49 PM PDT
it is a great idea. i just hope that other autopartswarehouse, auto dealers and other auto enthusiasts will support this issue. but it would be a great impact for the Hummer.
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by kurtdaniel September 24, 2008 1:39 AM PDT
woohw...thats a great car <a href="http://www.autopartsdeal.com/jeep/grand_cherokee/parts.html">in</a> there.!!!
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by modocars April 15, 2009 9:06 PM PDT
Nice post
http://www.modocars.com
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