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Ford Debuts Hybrid Police Car Model

April 27, 2017 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

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Ford’s latest invention could end up saving lives and the environment. One of newest re-imagined vehicles from the automobile company includes a hybrid gas-electric police car. Under this latest model, the Ford vehicle promises to be both fuel efficient and street ready for any situation.

Ford is the biggest provider of police vehicles in the United States, and its new reveal continues to enhance the daily commute of police officers throughout the country. At recent press conferences in both New York and Los Angeles, Ford officially unveiled the latest model of the green vehicle already decorated for the Los Angeles streets. Following the reveal, the company released a statement reading “The all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will help cities decrease emissions and cut down on fuel costs by reducing engine idle times versus traditional police cars.” As the conference continued, more details were revealed about the new model.

According to the company, the vehicle’s gas mileage is expected to be about 38 mpg which is twice the mileage of an everyday Ford Police Interceptor. While the new model is not as fast the regular police car, Ford expects the new vehicle to earn a pursuit rating following testing regarding acceleration, handling, braking, top speed and ergonomics by the Michigan State Police and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department later this year. This factors would make the police vehicle the first hybrid vehicle to earn the rating. Also, Ford promises that the car will also be durable for various speeds and obstacles necessary for police pursuits such as curbs or intersections thanks to its combined gas and battery power. While it is still too early to confirm these promises on the field, Ford’s guarantee at the notion implies that the model is not too far off from reality.

By estimate, the hybrid vehicle is expected to help officers save about $3877 per year over fill-ups and downtime. This advantage alone benefits the environment from constant reliance on gasoline and small-town police stations struggling under a budget. Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police President Thomas Korabik remarked positively on the idea for his 10-officer station, though is also interested in seeing “how it would hold up” with other demands. As Ford continues to keep ahead of upcoming trends, the company could very well be up to that challenge.

As of now, the price of the hybrid is set to be available in the summer of 2018 with no definite release date in sight. However, if testing for the pursuit rating goes well, this probably won’t be the last we hear of the hybrid police vehicle.

While Lamarque Ford cannot sell you a Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, Lamarque has a wide selection of the civilian models available!

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford Tagged With: for fusion hybrid, ford fusion, Ford Kenner, Ford Metairie, ford new orleans, ford technology, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, fusion, hybrid, Kenner Ford, police, police car, police interceptor

Ford Fusion Speeds Past the Competition

October 28, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

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The Ford Fusion, which has been Ford’s prized racing car for nearly a decade, racked up another victory at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last weekend with NASCAR living legend Joey Logano.

cq5dam.web.1024.768While Logano had a big day, so did Ford, whose cars lead the racers to three top-10 finishers of the Sprint Cup Series (Joey Logano 1st, Ryan Blaney 7th, and Brad Keselowski 9th).

Logano has been criticized in the past for his alleged overly-aggressive style and baiting his opponents using his maneuverability, but you gotta do what you gotta do to win, especially when you’re on-the-go.

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford, Uncategorized Tagged With: Ford, fusion, kenner, metairie, nascar, New Orleans, racing

Which New Orleans Saint Is Your Ford?

September 24, 2015 By Matthew Hritz Leave a Comment

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Fiesta Mark Ingram-Running Back

The Ford Fiesta often feels bigger than it actually is when you’re inside of it, and the

upscale interior makes you feel like you bought a luxury car at a steal price. Once

former Heisman-winner Mark Ingram found his groove with the Saints, he became a

force despite his relatively short 5”10 stature.

 

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Focus Marques Colston- Wide Receiver

The Ford Focus has been around for a while. While it’s not the quickest make there

is, it’s well respected and one of the more utilized cars by Ford owners. It’s a

“sleeper” car, known less for its flashiness and more for its reliability, which

captures veteran wide receiver Marques Colston in a nutshell. It’s also known for

being a “quiet ride”, a good fit for a player nicknamed the “quiet storm”.

 

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Fusion Jairus Byrd- Safety

By no means is longtime make the Ford Fusion one of the bigger cars out there, but

it’s continually praised for its maneuverability and precision. It can also be quite

eye-catching (when it’s not injured).

 

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Mustang Brandin Cooks- Wide Receiver

This all-American classic is known for its flashiness and acceleration. It’s used by

multiple racecar drivers in speed-racing and drag-racing. Cooks can outrun anyone

in the league and does so every game, as he quickly became the Who Dat Nation’s

top wide receiver in only his 2nd year.

 

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Super Duty Zach Strief- Offensive Tackle

This may be amongst the easiest comparisons to make. The Super Duty

pickup is a large and durable presence that commands respect

wherever it goes, which is precisely what offensive line captain Zach

Strief brings on and off the field.

Filed Under: Lamarque Ford Tagged With: fiesta, football, Ford, fusion, lamarque, saints, truck

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