Tag: Electric Vehicles

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Michigan State Police Testing Ford’s EV Mustang with Security Unit

“Adding this battery electric vehicle to our patrol fleet will allow us to study the vehicle’s performance long-term to determine if there is a potential for cost savings and broader applicability within our fleet,” said said Lt. Nicholas Darlington.

January 14, 2025

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California Police Department Buys Tesla Cybertruck for Community Outreach

The vehicle is capable of responding to emergencies, but the department does not plan to use the truck for patrols. The Cybertruck will be used for community outreach and engagement.

October 9, 2024

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Georgia Sheriffs Use Take-Home EVs as Recruiting Incentive

Sheriff Levon Allen spent $3 million on 2023 Chevrolet Bolts. His use of taxpayer funds for the Chevy Bolts last year has rankled some county residents.

June 20, 2024

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Milwaukee Using Electric Mustangs for Parking Patrol

Because the parking enforcement unit does a lot of stop-and-go work, the EVs will help reduce idle time.

November 9, 2022

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MO Police Given E-Bike for Downtown Patrols

Pedego Kansas City, an e-bike company, donated an e-bike to the department after six months of testing by KCPD's Downtown Bike Patrol. Store owner Dan Cain said he hopes the e-bike will help officers on many levels, including responding to calls and increased interactions.

October 21, 2022

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Ford Announces Electric Police Special Service Pickup

The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer.

July 28, 2022

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Tesla Model Y Doesn’t Meet Officer Needs, Washington PD Says

Police Maj. Mike McNabb, who oversees the fleet department, presented his findings on the department’s tests to the city council’s public safety and community health committee last month.

March 23, 2022

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Is Ford's Electric Mustang SUV a Game-Changing Patrol Vehicle Option?

After its performance at the Michigan State Police vehicle testing, Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is being added to more and more law enforcement fleets.

March 2, 2022

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NYC Buys 184 Electric Mustangs for Police and Other Agencies

“This order of all-electric Mach-Es will enable our law enforcement agencies to put electric models to the full test and work out maintenance, lights and sirens, charging, and other operational issues. It is a critical step towards our goal of a fully electric fleet,” said DCAS Deputy Commissioner and NYC Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman.

January 5, 2022

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Ford's Electric Mustang Patrol Vehicle Passes Michigan State Police Tests

The Ford Pro all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV just became the first all-electric vehicle to pass the rigorous Michigan State Police 2022 model year evaluation.

September 24, 2021

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Ford Sending Electric Mustang to Michigan State Police Test

Ford says it will use the MSP testing to help it make electric police vehicles in the future, possibly based on the Mustang Mach-E.

September 17, 2021

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Recon Power Bikes

Recon bikes are fitted with a powerful electric motor, lithium ion battery, and an LCD control to harness the power.

April 27, 2021