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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

“We’re 100% used EVs and hybrids,” said Robert Beas of Beas Auto Sales , noting that he displayed a pre- owned Prius Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt, and Ford C-max plug-in hybrids at the event. They had hired a research firm to go talk to people who were active in alternative fuel vehicles.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Subscribe to our RSS feed and stay up to date. as stated.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2018 Toyota Highlander. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. The seats throughout the CX-9 Signature are trimmed in soft Nappa leather.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The bed has an underside lockable storage compartment with a drain plug so it can be used as an ice chest, a standard integrated tonneau cover, interior LED lights, 115V power outlet, storage pockets, C-channel cleat rail system and D-ring tie downs. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The payload and towing numbers are more than adequate.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Light and plug where it’s needed. It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The Maverick design is all Ford truck, without being menacing.

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