Alternative Fuels DIY Plug-in 
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Required reading: Bill Moore's EVWorld review and Martin Zimmerman's LA Times piece about their test drives of the Toyota Plug-in Prius and the hydrogen fuel cell Highlander FCHV. It also spreads doubt about the enviro bona fides of plug-ins. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.
Electric Auto Association
JUNE 5, 2022
We’re 100% used EVs and hybrids,” said Robert Beas of Beas Auto Sales , noting that he displayed a pre- owned Prius Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt, and Ford C-max plug-in hybrids at the event. Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. DEED ride-and-drive event.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! Subscribe to our RSS feed and stay up to date. as stated.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 12, 2022
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. We came away impressed with what Ford had created. That was in October 2021. Your first truck. Back To the Future Success Story.
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 30, 2022
Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. This compact pickup is smaller than the mid- and full-size trucks roaming our streets, but size alone doesn’t explain how it sips fuel. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. A smaller, but not small pickup. Hitting the Road.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 18, 2022
The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz. A little crossover, a little truck. You can load it up.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 15, 2024
The enjoyment of driving the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid begins with its stellar fuel economy, but this doesn’t begin to explain the versatility Ford has built into this compact pickup. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. The gasoline engine’s 155 pound-feet of torque (lb.
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