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

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But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. liter V6 rated at 304 hp, with an EPA rating of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (14.7

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

Green Car Congress

But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. liter V6 rated at 304 hp, with an EPA rating of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway (14.7

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 10-speed transmission. The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed automatic transmission that produce up to 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.

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At the EV Crossroads

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Here we are today, at that crossroads of “old” internal combustion engine technology and insurgent electric propulsion. A PHEV is a dual-drive vehicle, but is either a gas-powered car carrying around an electric motor and load of batteries to assist it or an EV lugging a heavy gas engine in case it runs out of battery. Ride/Handling.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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One Engine, One Transmission. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode, paddle shifters, and five driver-selectable drive modes. This engine and transmission combination are the only ones available on all four Palisade trim levels of SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. Building a legacy.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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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. The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. An engine now augmented by electric drive. Smooth Performer.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

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Driving the front wheels, all-wheel drive is not offered, the engine puts out 290 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. To get the most performance from the engine there are driver selectable choices of Eco, Comfort, Smart, and Sport. Get a grip.

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