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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Vehicle energy use. Earlier post.). —Chrysler S-1.

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. The Department also uses Dodge Chargers, mainly for highway patrol. To meet its 30% reduction goal by 2017, the City must produce 1.68

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

Clean Fleet Report

The Crown’s Competitors (hint: it’s a slim field & not too fresh) Road Test: 2016 Dodge Charger Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima Road Test: 2017 Chrysler 300 Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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