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FEATURE Dodge Police Advisory Board 1 2 1. Introduced at the IACP conference in San Diego, the LAPD is working with Dodge to integrate a large, in-dash monitor. The portrait format Big Screen measures 12.1 inches. 2. Chrysler Group is moving ahead on CNG. Their RAM 2500 is the only OEM-produced, CNG bi-fuel, ��-ton pickup on the market. AWD Is Coming Alison Rahm, Model Responsible for the Dodge Charger, presented the details of the Charger���s upcoming All Wheel Drive system. Tis is based on the AWD system available on the retail Charger HEMI since 2007. Te Charger Pursuit AWD will, of course, receive some durability upgrades. Among the more obvious heavy-duty parts are unique-to-AWD steel wheels and a beefed-up front and rear suspension. AWD will be an available option later in the 2014 model year on the Charger Pursuit with the 5.7L HEMI V8. Te top speed of the AWD Charger will be the same as the top speed of the RWD Charger: 150 mph. Te AWD system defaults to RWD until some sort of tire slip is detected. Te front axle is completely disengaged until needed. Te AWD system also activates under a number of other conditions so it is ON before it is needed. AWD is activated anytime the windshield wipers are on, anytime the ambient temperature is near or below freezing, and anytime the Auto Stick shift mode is engaged. Of course, AWD is also activated anytime electronic stability control is activated. Te AWD ride height will be the same as the RWD ride height. Te AWD Charger will use exactly the same tires as the RWD Charger, same size and diameter. However, the AWD wheels will be unique and may not be interchangeable with the RWD Charger. It is unlikely that either wheel will physically ft (by accident) on the other car. More details will be available as the design is fnalized. Te frst appearance of the Charger Pursuit 5.7L AWD will be 60 Police Fleet Manager Jan-Feb 2013