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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. Hybrid Center at the University of California-Davis : under Prof. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 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.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Money-losing Chevy Volt will stay alive even if it cant "pay the rent" Tesla CEO will refund money if theres an "Armageddon scenario" Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections? 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Bill OReilly challenged by Electric Aid to sign up for an electric car Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies SAE 2009: Rasers PHEV is a 100 mpge HUMMER Police sting doesnt stop homebrew electric vehicle maker in California Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In California, 20% of our electricity comes from zero CO2 renewables (sun, wind, geothermal), another 20% from zero CO2 hydro, and only 20.1% ↓ ↑ report 19 Stevo 10:30PM (4/24/2009) Chris you make a very fair point but thats only in california rite.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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