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

Green Car Congress

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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

Green Car Congress

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

Green Car Congress

The new certifications cover approximately 200 2010-2012 General Motors Chevrolet- and GMC-brand light-duty trucks and SUV platforms with 4.8- The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the US market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. liter engines.

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GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

Green Car Congress

General Motors Research & Development developed an aluminum-to-aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which can help improve fuel economy and driving performance. GM plans to use this technology more extensively starting in 2013.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

In a few short years the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt moved us closer to that vision becoming reality. It’s unusual to find two relatively equivalent vehicles offering a choice of gas or electric fuel. liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. My situation was a real choice.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Power and Efficiency. Smooth Performer.

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