DIY Economy Events Miles 
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 22, 2021
For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Ready to rack up the miles. In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 This is respectable fuel economy for an AWD, 4,400-pound, six-passenger crossover.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 18, 2022
The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 15, 2024
As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. Your numbers may differ.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 12, 2022
The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles. Corrosion – Five years/Unlimited miles.
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 30, 2022
Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. is a Green Options Media Production.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.
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