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Tag: Fuel Costs
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
Technology
How To Get Buy-in For Your Agency’s Technology Needs
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Learn how to get buy-in on purchasing new technology for your agency in three easy steps, while focusing on fiscal responsibility and proactive improvements for your department.
September 30, 2019
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
The Hybrid Patrol Car
Ford's all-new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will be the first pursuit-rated hybrid vehicle and was designed for urban or local patrol work.
June 15, 2017
Vehicle Ops
Ford Adds 3.7-Liter Engine To Police Interceptor Sedan
Ford has upgraded its 2013 Police Interceptor sedan, by adding the 3.7-liter V-6 variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine previously available only on the Police Interceptor Utility.
September 12, 2012
Vehicle Ops
N.C. Agency Saves on Fuel Costs With Idle Reduction System, Propane Vehicles
The Raleigh (N.C.) Police Department has saved more than $22,000 through the use of propane autogas in 20 vehicles, and it expects savings of $63,000 through the use of Energy Xtreme Battery Systems anti-idling devices on 29 vehicles.
August 26, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Ore. Sheriff Tests Fuel-Saving Device
The Douglas County (Ore.) Sheriff's Department is testing a device called a Smart Emissions Reducer on its vehicles in order to save money on fuel and cut emissions.
August 14, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Mass. Agency Chooses Chevy Caprice for Duty
Starting this fall, the look of police cruisers in Lowell, Mass., will begin to change dramatically as the department begins buying 2013 Chevrolet Caprice police-patrol vehicles now that the ubiquitous Ford Crown Victoria is out of production.
July 23, 2012
Vehicle Ops
S.C. Agency Wants Officers To Pay To Fill Up
If City Manager Nolan Wiggins gets his way, Abbeville, S.C., Police officers who live outside the city limits will be required to pay for fuel used outside the city limits.
May 24, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Austin to Install Anti-Idling Tech in Patrol Vehicles
Austin city officials have approved a 36-month supply contract with Energy Xtreme LLC to purchase, integrate, test, and maintain an anti-idling/alternate power system for 80 police vehicles.
May 2, 2011
Vehicles
Should Patrol Cars Be More Fuel Efficient?
Without releasing specific mpg ratings for its new patrol vehicles, the company announced the sedan would offer a 20% improvement on fuel usage over the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
March 30, 2011
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
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