tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305560399305566559.post2590887883975879233..comments2024-01-17T19:40:41.863-05:00Comments on Chief Vincent's Blog: Greener fleet?Chief Vincenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01301609489088689597noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305560399305566559.post-23334406509875043622010-11-02T16:32:19.143-04:002010-11-02T16:32:19.143-04:00A citizen just pointed out that the hybrid car act...A citizen just pointed out that the hybrid car actually costs more to own over five years than its non-hybrid counterpart. I had taken this into consideration. The cost difference is approximately $800 per year, which I feel is well worth the positive environmental impact that should result from having a hybrid police car parked at a public high school every day.Chief Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301609489088689597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305560399305566559.post-62408315850806333652010-11-02T10:00:23.263-04:002010-11-02T10:00:23.263-04:00It has a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine whi...It has a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine which is assisted by an electric motor. Although it is no hot-rod, its performance is adequate for its intended use. In this Car and Driver comparison, the Fusion had the highest efficiency ratings.<br /><br />http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/original/application/f18c319efa6b82bc298bfdf9fd62af1a.pdfChief Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301609489088689597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305560399305566559.post-26023583050128527532010-11-01T16:53:33.605-04:002010-11-01T16:53:33.605-04:00What sort of engine (performance-wise) will the hy...What sort of engine (performance-wise) will the hybrid have?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221488306843052373noreply@blogger.com