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Ford tweaking calibrations to boost on-road fuel economy for MY2013 hybrids

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Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada. Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. A recent study of police car use in Ottawa, Canada, showed the average police vehicle idles for up to 6.7 Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. A recent study of police car use in Ottawa, Canada, showed the average police vehicle idles for up to 6.7 Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada. The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

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Canada border outside of Buffalo, New York. Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. It’s all about keeping your engine in the right rev range the situation, and having more gears helps do that, which can allow for better performance and fuel economy.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 The Lightning Hybrids gasoline HHV also improves both power and fuel economy when compared with a conventional gasoline vehicle. The cycle extends the Heavy Duty UDDS cycle (representing “city” driving for heavy duty vehicles) to 30 min. With its high average speed(18.9 The Braunschweig cycle.

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Chevrolet To Show 2011 Cruze Eco with 40mpg Highway at NY Show

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City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch. The Eco achieves greater fuel economy using a number of features that enhance its aerodynamics, minimize weight and reduce rolling resistance. of torque (166 N·m).

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