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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. That sound bite was captured by Chris Paine when he made Who Killed the Electric Car? , Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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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. The limited storage behind the raised third row becomes a very useful space when that row is dropped. Ready to rack up the miles.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volkswagen Rabbit :Zigs Amazing Electric Vehicle VolkswagenRabbit : Bill Dubes Wild Electwik Wabbit VolkswagenRabbit : yduJ drives an electric car! RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. An excellent "dirty hands turning the wrenches"kind of guide to building and maintaing a reliable electric car.

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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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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

a cyclist is much quieter, and these cars do have horns still for people what step out in front. on CO 2 vehicle standards could reduce the price of oil mdf on Environmental Transport Association blasts proposed car scrapping scheme in UK Jeff Grant on Nissan adds flex-fuel version of the Versa.

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