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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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Several police departments across the United States and other regions have recently adopted all-electric forms of transportation from Tesla. The idea is that the electric powertrains will provide safe and quiet patrol shifts for police officers. The NYPD operates 9,599 vehicles in its fleet, according to NYC.gov.

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Tesla Model 3 added to MO Police Department’s fleet

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I sat and researched the new Ford Explorer interceptors, the Dodge Chargers. Ultimately, Chief Christiansen and Mayor Davis calculated that the cost savings of a Tesla Model 3 made it a good investment, especially considering rising gas prices. “It’s got an eight-year, 120,000 mile warranty on the battery alone.

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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While the Altima hybrids are the first alternate fuel vehicles to be used as regular police cars, the NYPD already uses hybrid vehicles in its parking enforcement fleet as well as electric scooters. At 35 miles per gallon for city driving, the hybrid Altima gets double the gas mileage of the Impala, which gets only 16 miles per gallon.

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Dodge introduces new Dart compact, pricing starting at $15,995; 40 mpg unadjusted with 1.4L MultiAir turbo and DDCT

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Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. The last compact model introduced by Dodge was the Caliber, in 2006. “ Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) liter engine; a 16-valve 1.4-liter

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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Pcific Gas & Electric will buy two this year ( earlier post ), and West said that they have some 12,000 soft orders from utilities for a truck version of the H3 ReEV drivetrain (e.g., SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Powertrain and electrical packaging. Earlier post.). Hybrid controller development.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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coefficient of drag, the BRZ shines with its predictable handling from the tuned chassis, and the point-to-a-spot steering that was enhanced by electric power. Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 Just drive.

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