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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Recon bikes are fitted with a powerful electric motor, lithium ion battery, and an LCD control to harness the power.
Safety experts say the only way to extinguish a lithium-ion battery inside a car is with thousands of gallons of water, much more than what it takes to stop a fire in a typical gasoline engine. The other option is to just let it burn itself out.
Tesla's all-electric Model S is becoming increasingly popular with police departments around the world. In addition to the LAPD and Denver PD, the Luxembourg police also announced that they will be using the Tesla Model S and have started fitting them with police equipment.
The Bolt has not been involved in a pursuit yet, but the electric vehicle can accelerate to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 93 mph.
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