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

Green Car Congress

In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe. seconds for the Tahoe. Click to enlarge.

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

Green Car Congress

In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe. seconds for the Tahoe. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

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. kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Don’t blink.

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Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reported on the Ford Mustang Mach-E in March 2021 , we were impressed with its styling, range, and standard features, but what we were lusting for was to get behind the wheel of the Performance Edition GT version, which wasn’t available at the Mach-E launch. Ford claims a 0-60 mph time in the 3.5-second

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

The Tow Technology Package, which is standard on the Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone, includes a digital display rearview mirror and trailer backup guide with Straight Path Assist. The Sequoia had strong acceleration, with 0-60 mph times of 7.7 The Sequoia provided confidence that should satisfy most mild off-road needs. Pulling Power.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Front- wheel drive is standard, with an optional on-demand all-wheel drive system. mpg, but did a bit better on a 207-mile freeway run with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 25.1 Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride.

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

Charged EVs

Cell peak or continuous power targets are related to the 0-60 mph vehicle performance requirements and towing capacity. Detailed power capability assessment is helpful to provide the necessary performance when you want to—for example—tow your jet ski to Lake Tahoe. Charged : Eventually, the goal is to get cells into cars.