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Tesla Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed

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Wes Morrill on X noting Cybertruck’s range extended battery isn’t DIY install This means owners will need to schedule a service appointment with Tesla to have the optional battery pack installed or removed. Official EPA ratings don’t exist. It’s unclear if removed what happens with the battery pack.

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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. We update you with EV news monthly. More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech. Sign up for our newsletter.

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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. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Ready to rack up the miles.

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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. News: A Look at the Near-Future of Electric Pickups.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. Do you have a teen headed off to college?

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). More Options from Truck News: Tech: Pickup Truck Aerodynamics.

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