Originally Posted By: Ojustracing
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Tahoes are actually bigger here, the Buffalo City PD went with them and I guess they save money in fuel costs because the four-cylinder shutdown on idle actually saves over the Crown Vic's constant 8-cyl.[/b] Not sure what they use but I'm guessing it's probably AC Delco Dexos1 since they were purchased through a smaller dealership in Boston, NY (strangely) that has since changed hands...
GM DOD doesn't kill cylinders at idle. It only does it from about 30mph to 65mph light throttle. I have deactivated the DOD on my Tahoe PPV. I actually get better fuel mileage on my commute to work by 1 mpg. Straight up highway use nets a 1/2 mpg decrease.
Where the Tahoe excels the Crown Vic is in maintenance/repair costs over the life of the equipment. Its faster too. I have been out of the Police car fleet scene for a while now. I don't know where the Chargers and Ford PI's into the life cycle costs.
I could be wrong about that but the Buffalo PD does claim better fuel economy overall:
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Buffalo buys 49 Tahoes
Kujawa’s opinion weighed heavily in swaying the Buffalo Police Department to purchase 49 Tahoes.
There are other advantages to integrating SUVs into a fleet of police cars, law enforcement officials say. Fuel efficiency, cheaper maintenance, better vantage points, better handling in harsh weather and greater public visibility also are factors.
The newer vehicles are more fuel-efficient than the Crown Victorias, which police fleet managers said got as little as 8 miles per gallon. Tahoes get nearly double the mileage.
SUVs offer better maneuverability and steering during harsh winter weather, police say. There’s also increased visibility for both the officer behind the wheel and for citizens, who can more easily spot an SUV patrol cruiser.
“Everything is about being more visible to the public, and with the new black-and-white color scheme and the highly reflective striping on the sides, the Tahoes are easy to see and more recognizable as police vehicles,” Buffalo Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda said.
And the bigger SUVs also provide officers with an elevated perspective, allowing them to be more thorough in their patrols, Kujawa said.
“In a Tahoe, you can look down into a car beside you and check for guns or drugs or if a person is on the phone, texting or wearing a seat belt,” said the 29-year police veteran.
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Tahoes are actually bigger here, the Buffalo City PD went with them and I guess they save money in fuel costs because the four-cylinder shutdown on idle actually saves over the Crown Vic's constant 8-cyl.[/b] Not sure what they use but I'm guessing it's probably AC Delco Dexos1 since they were purchased through a smaller dealership in Boston, NY (strangely) that has since changed hands...
GM DOD doesn't kill cylinders at idle. It only does it from about 30mph to 65mph light throttle. I have deactivated the DOD on my Tahoe PPV. I actually get better fuel mileage on my commute to work by 1 mpg. Straight up highway use nets a 1/2 mpg decrease.
Where the Tahoe excels the Crown Vic is in maintenance/repair costs over the life of the equipment. Its faster too. I have been out of the Police car fleet scene for a while now. I don't know where the Chargers and Ford PI's into the life cycle costs.
I could be wrong about that but the Buffalo PD does claim better fuel economy overall:
Quote:
Buffalo buys 49 Tahoes
Kujawa’s opinion weighed heavily in swaying the Buffalo Police Department to purchase 49 Tahoes.
There are other advantages to integrating SUVs into a fleet of police cars, law enforcement officials say. Fuel efficiency, cheaper maintenance, better vantage points, better handling in harsh weather and greater public visibility also are factors.
The newer vehicles are more fuel-efficient than the Crown Victorias, which police fleet managers said got as little as 8 miles per gallon. Tahoes get nearly double the mileage.
SUVs offer better maneuverability and steering during harsh winter weather, police say. There’s also increased visibility for both the officer behind the wheel and for citizens, who can more easily spot an SUV patrol cruiser.
“Everything is about being more visible to the public, and with the new black-and-white color scheme and the highly reflective striping on the sides, the Tahoes are easy to see and more recognizable as police vehicles,” Buffalo Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda said.
And the bigger SUVs also provide officers with an elevated perspective, allowing them to be more thorough in their patrols, Kujawa said.
“In a Tahoe, you can look down into a car beside you and check for guns or drugs or if a person is on the phone, texting or wearing a seat belt,” said the 29-year police veteran.
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