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You are incorrect about what makes the truck move. The gas engine along with the large electric motor will be used to make the Maverick move most of the time. The truck will move on electric power only very rarely. You are correct that the engine has certain rpms that is tuned to run at. The...

Since it's acting as the alternator I'd like to know its current rating. When installing a car stereo or other current heavy 12v accessories alternator current is a factor. I have no plans of installing a wall of speakers. I'm just curious. Thanks

It's not like the upgraded stereo is a stand alone option. I went Lux for several reasons and the B&O is just one of them. I plan on putting a sub in the under seat storage and the B&O being pre-wired is going to save me some time.

Agreed but when I said wheel covers I actually meant wheel arch covers. My bad. The Prius community has tried everything. It is not a coincidence that the Ford hybrid system is pretty much a clone of Toyota's.

More info. I've owned a Prius v for almost 5 years. No one wants more MPGs than the Prius community who have been going at this for a long time. There are a ton of educated owners and NO ONE has been able to get more mpgs from modifying the engine. You get more mpgs from Hypermiling. Pulse and...

Do not touch any part of the hybrid drivetrain. The gas engine is already designed and tuned to run at maximum thermal efficiency. No one would tune it for you anyway because they already know this. There is also nothing that can be done with the electric motors or their control to improve...

Ooops. Was this posted somewhere else?

I feel great about it. It's the same as what is in my Prius v but stronger.

I see most people in here have never owned a vehicle with LED lights before. Yes they are expensive but they are extremely reliable and will easily last the life of the vehicle. Stop comparing them to the dollar store bulbs you have in your house. Those of you planning to keep your Maverick...

Hybrid Lariat Lux here and I only ordered this week. I guess I'll be waiting a while.