![]() If you consider the average US commute to work each day is 16 miles each way, a small battery can provide 30-40 miles of range, meaning that many commuters will not have to use any gasoline during their daily commute. Taking this one step further, a small or medium-sized battery pack can be charged at home, the so-called Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV) providing a level of electric vehicle operation before the normal hybrid mode kicks in. Combining an electric motor with the gasoline engine makes it possible to collect the energy wasted during slowing down and braking and reapplying it during acceleration to improve both performance and fuel economy. The fuel economy of a CUV can be further enhanced by adding a hybrid drive system. ![]() Built with the underpinnings of a traditional passenger car, they are not as tough and rigged as a traditional sport utility vehicle, nor do they have exceptional load-carrying and towing capacity but they do combine a high seating position and plenty of interior space with improved fuel economy and a car-like ride. ![]() Crossover sport utility vehicles (CUVs) have largely replaced sedans and minivans in the US automotive landscape.
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