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Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles

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The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems. The post Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

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In a world where SUVs and crossovers are the rage, those in-the-know are in on the best secret that’s right in front of everyone—there is no better vehicle on the market that can transport up-to eight people in comfort, convenience and style. Exterior Styling: SUV or Minivan? The urge to buy a large SUV will be tempered just a bit.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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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 2022 Ford Maverick can easily slot into the role currently held by a crossover or SUV.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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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. It is about 11-inches shorter than the midsize Ford Ranger and 1-inch longer than the Ford Explorer SUV. he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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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. Ford has cleverly designed some helpful features that make the short, four-foot bed very livable.

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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles

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Based on the reveal of its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup in concept versions shown last fall, including prices said to start under $60,000, and executive comments thus far, Scout has laid out some of the basics for the brand. There is no current body-on-frame SUV and theres never been an EV with a range extender.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The interior though is all SUV, seating five with black-on-black front heated and ventilated leather seats. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD stands-out with a bold, sharp-looking dark chrome grille featuring six horizontal rows of geometric shapes.

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