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Enlarged 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs offer diesel option

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet unveiled the new 2021 Tahoe and Suburban. All engines are coupled with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission with push-button electronic shift. Sixty-six percent more cargo room behind the third row for Tahoe, and 19% more maximum cargo space behind the first row for Suburban: both best-in-class.

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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. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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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. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. The Q5 handled the 7,000-foot ascent to Tahoe with aplomb and the Q4 navigated the local mountain roads like it was right at home. Our Q4 was the standard upright SUV-like profile. As far as I was concerned, they were at price parity.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Front- wheel drive is standard, with an optional on-demand all-wheel drive system. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L

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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. Pulling Power.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Lucid names the Air Touring interiors after California destinations of Santa Cruz, Tahoe and Mojave. Wireless phone charging and Bluetooth are standard.