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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 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. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Ready to rack up the miles.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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One motor is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and enables the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. The EcoBoost was good for a 6.2 second 0-60 mph time.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. 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. Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Granholm and Schwarzenegger talk green mobility Greenlings: What is regenerative braking? 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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

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A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. of course this would only work if cars have generally uniform battery packs, or perhaps different types of packs (similar to AA, AAA, C.) Battery swapping has its critics.