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Oh, it's way smaller than an F150. It's smaller than a Ranger or a Tacoma even. And it's no unicorn, either—I've read several complaints about its fuel economy falling short of ratings at 75 mph. But then anyone who drives pedal to the metal at 75 mph and expects good fuel economy doesn't understand basic physics. Comparing the Maverick's tech with my '05 Civic Hybrid, the regenerative braking in particular is far superior. I read that the motor wires and windings are optimized for higher conduction and heat dissipation than the older tech. It has a built-in brake coach, too—so you feel like a failure when you get anything less that 100% energy recapture. Fortunately, it's only stoplights at the bottoms of hills that get me—and there are very few on any of my commutes.