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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The interior though is all SUV, seating five with black-on-black front heated and ventilated leather seats. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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The 2022 Ford Maverick can easily slot into the role currently held by a crossover or SUV. 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: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. First Drive: GMC Canyon.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

↓ ↑ report 10 Pixls 11:45PM (4/09/2009) well i think, in a perfect world there would be some level of uniformity to the batteries per car of course not all cars would have the same pack, that would be impossible, but perhaps, an SUV pack, a sport pack, minivan pack, and like regular car or something.