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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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Back To the Future Success Story. Regardless who buys it, the Maverick is a success already for Ford and is a key piece in the company’s future. Based on the Ford Escape compact crossover, the 2022 Ford Maverick may get a quick thumbs-down from hard core body-on-frame truck owners, but pay them no mind. That was in October 2021.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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The Maverick was not intended to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior home owner doing DIY projects, or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. Sort of a Back to The Future thing! News: A Look at the Near Future of Electric Pickups. A gathering of Mavericks. Story by John Faulkner.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chrysler isnt the first to realize that building an EV off of a Lotus platform makes for an incredibly fast and fun experience (see also: Tesla Roadster ) We escaped from the dark confines of Cobo Hall onto a decently sunny day and cruised along the river and past the Ren Cen, gunning the Circuit whenever possible.