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Vehicles
Small California Departments Deal with Increased Fuel Costs, Keep Patrols Rolling
“Like everybody else in law enforcement, we will just adapt accordingly,” says Chief Ramar. “If the gas prices continue the way they are, for next year we will either have to figure out a way to cut back or get more funding on that line-item budget.”
March 31, 2022
Vehicle Ops
Small California Departments Deal with Increased Fuel Costs, Keep Patrols Rolling
“Like everybody else in law enforcement, we will just adapt accordingly,” says Chief Ramar. “If the gas prices continue the way they are, for next year we will either have to figure out a way to cut back or get more funding on that line-item budget.”
March 31, 2022
Vehicle Ops
2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility with Hybrid Powertrain
Ford says that with its fuel savings and reduced cost of maintenance the 2020 PI Utility hybrid will pay back the additional cost of the hybrid powertrain in two years.
September 4, 2018
Vehicle Ops
Ford Unveils Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid
The all-new pursuit-rated Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid is designed to help make the lives of law enforcement officers easier with improved pursuit performance and standard all-wheel drive – and save agencies and taxpayers money.
June 12, 2018
Vehicle Ops
XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System
XL Hybrids
The XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System from XL Hybrids is compatible with Class 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 vans and passenger wagons. New vehicles or existing fleet assets can be upfit as electric hybrids quickly and easily.
January 10, 2017
Vehicle Ops
Propane Industry Unveils New Brand, Tagline
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced today the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. It's hoped that more fleets will use the fuel for vehicles.
August 19, 2014
Vehicle Ops
Ala. Agency Converts 30 Vehicles to Propane Autogas
The Mobile (Ala.) Police Department is converting 30 cruisers to run on clean propane autogas, according to Alliance Autogas.
August 1, 2012
Vehicle Ops
N.C. Agency Running 10 Crown Vics On Propane Fuel
The agency estimates it will reduce the amount of gasoline used in a year by 30,000 to 36,000 gallons and save at least $30,000 in fuel costs with the move. The department also expects reduced maintenance costs due to the high-octane rating of propane fuel.
August 4, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Georgia Sheriff Saving $105,000 a Year with Propane Fuel
The department now has 36 patrol cars in its fleet that act as hybrid propane vehicles. For the conversion, a separate propane fuel system is added that allows the vehicles to switch between propane fuel and traditional gasoline.
March 1, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Georgia Deputy Leaps From Flaming Propane-Fueled Cruiser
The interior of the car caught fire, when Deputy Gary Cox decided to light up a cigarette. The agency is investigating whether there was a leak and has suspended propane use.
October 25, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Saving Green by Going Green
"We are all looking to reduce future costs," says Chief Robert Stewart of the Cotati (Calif.) Police Department, whose department sought to save money by reducing its energy use with a new police facility. While green features added $700,000 to the project's final tab, Stewart expects a rapid return on the investment in reduced energy costs.
October 13, 2009
Vehicle Ops
Force 911 Installs Hybrid Propane Fuel Units for Georgia Sheriff's Department
Force 911 completed the installation of 30 hybrid propane fuel systems for the Jackson County (Ga.) Sheriff's Department. The fuel conversions create a dual fuel system in each vehicle, allowing it to run on traditional gasoline or propane gas.
July 29, 2009
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