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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. They now realize that EVs are less expensive to maintain than gas-engined vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The MacPherson struts, coil springs, and gas-pressured shock absorbers up front, and the self-leveling multi-link rear suspension resulted in a composed and even ride. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. A City Truck.

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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. The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. Go to your local Mazda dealer and see for yourself how the CX-9 has retained much of the old Mazda “Zoom Zoom” DNA.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

Clean Fleet Report

liter gas engine, 94 kilowatt electric motor. liter gas engine, 94 kilowatt electric motor. liter gas engine, 94 kilowatt electric motor. liter gas engine, 94 kilowatt electric motor. The electric-power steering was tuned well for road feel. Front wheel Drive (FWD). Not born here.

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