Re: Toyota Hybrid Police cars (long article)
Outside of another 45mph chase of O.J. Simpson on an L.A. freeway (which would probably result in some killer mpgs!), I'm trying to imagine how a Prius or a HCH would handle high-speed chase situation. Those Crown Vics have around 400hp under their hoods with beefed up suspensions and transmissions. Hybrids would be great for other city functions, but I think it's a huge stretch for a police car (with the exception of parking violation squads).
Jeff
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