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

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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. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. 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. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

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GM adds another big EV Performance Details Big car – Big screen Built on the dedicated Ultium EV Platform Next generation, 200kWh lithium-ion battery American made at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Michigan Front and rear electric motors 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph in under 5.0

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD Exceptional All-Electric Luxury Sedan Lucid Motors invited the automotive media to California to drive the all-new 2023 Air Touring , one of the sedan offerings from Lucid. 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

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Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition

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It includes larger electric motors–one on each axle–with 480 horsepower and 600 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Ford claims a 0-60 mph time in the 3.5-second in South Lake Tahoe. We attribute the drive mode (when the GT-PE is driven only by the rear motor rather than both motors) for the range we achieved.

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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. The Sequoia had strong acceleration, with 0-60 mph times of 7.7

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

Charged EVs

Lucid Motors has a team of battery specialists that collaborates closely with cell suppliers to evaluate and test battery cells at every step from vehicle design through mass production. Charged : Could you tell us about yourself and your journey to your present role at Lucid Motors?