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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. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe.

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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. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe.

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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engine and the 5-speed automatic TorqShift transmission. The Azure Balance system includes engine-off at idle and at below 20 mph (32 km/h), while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. StarTrans Bus, a Supreme Indiana Operations Inc.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Lucid set-up a mini drag strip, where after some expert instruction on how to use the launch control, we did 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit 88 mph before lifting. Lucid has engineered the Air Touring to be an excellent long road tourer, hence the name. Don’t blink.

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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. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode, paddle shifters, and five driver-selectable drive modes. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. An engine now augmented by electric drive. Smooth Performer.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process

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This requires in-depth collaboration among cell engineering, systems, vehicle integration, efficiency, software and marketing teams. Cell peak or continuous power targets are related to the 0-60 mph vehicle performance requirements and towing capacity. Eventually, this serves the best interests of both cell suppliers and OEMs.