Gas-powered SUVs strutted their stuff at this year’s Michigan State Police testing, but the electrics will be the star in next year’s evaluations.
For the eighth year in a row Chevrolet has generously provided the Wreaths Across America wrapped escort vehicles, transporting participating Gold Star families and veterans.
The purpose-built Blazer EV PPV model features a police specific interior designed for police officers with ample room to accommodate emergency equipment and gear.
The 2023 Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) is a crew-cab, short-bed, four-wheel drive truck designed for high speeds and dynamic performance with the added comfort and ample storage capacity needed for an everyday patrol vehicle, Chevy says.
For the acceleration test, the Ford Mach-E achieved the fastest 0-60 mph and 0-100 mph at 4.03 seconds and 11.94 seconds. This was followed by the Ford PIU 3L EcoBoost at 5.45 seconds and 13.47 seconds. The PIU 3L EcoBoost was the fastest vehicle tested, achieving a top speed of 148 mph, followed by the two Dodge Chargers, which tied at 139 mph.
The 2021 Michigan State Police patrol vehicle evaluations reveal That patrol SUVs and sedans are faster than they look and stop almost as quickly as they can accelerate.
Both PPV and SSV packages benefit from the Tahoe's completely new design, which offers class-leading interior space, according to Chevrolet. The new Tahoe police-specific front seats provide additional hip room, allowing officers’ duty belts to fit more comfortably.
Here’s what the Big 3 automakers have to say about production delays and deliveries of patrol vehicles.
The Michigan State Police recently tested 2020 model-year police vehicles. Here are the preliminary results for vehicles.
POLICE has been covering law enforcement vehicles for a very long time, and over the years officers' mobile offices have changed quite a bit.
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