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Tag: Hybrid Vehicles
Vehicles
5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Vehicles
“Over the last 20 years, some agencies may have been a little bit cautious about adopting hybrids and electric vehicles. Now we're seeing that there's a lot more willingness to take a look at these things and start adding them to the portfolio,” says Lindsey Bertino.
January 25, 2023
Vehicle Ops
Baltimore PD Rolls Out Hybrid Patrol Fleet
The department hopes the hybrid vehicles will decrease downtime, lower overall repair costs, and lower overall fuel costs.
May 3, 2022
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
Ford Introduces New F-150 Special Service Vehicle, with Hybrid Engine Option
The new F-150 SSV is available in F-150 XL SuperCrew configuration, with the option of the 5.0L V8, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, or all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid engine, either a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain and available FX4 Off-Road Package.
August 19, 2020
Patrol
San Diego Police to Patrol in Ford Hybrid SUVs
The SDPD’s Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) instructors are creating a training video on PIU Hybrid operation that will be required viewing for police officers before they can drive the vehicles.
May 20, 2020
Vehicle Ops
Massachusetts State Police Transition to Hybrid Patrol Vehicles
Now the SUV makes up the vast majority of the Massachusetts State Police frontline fleet, and the agency is hoping to transition to the new PIU Hybrids when possible, ordering 161 hybrid versions this year.
April 16, 2020
Vehicle Ops
Chicago Police to Buy 200 Ford Hybrid Patrol SUVs Made in Chicago
“The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor is made in Chicago, by Chicagoans and for Chicago police officers,” said Jonathan Lewin, chief of technical services, Chicago Police Department. “This is just another example of Chicago living up to its reputation as the ‘city that works.’”
October 18, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Ford Police Interceptor Utility: Making Hybrid Standard Issue
Ford Motor Company
The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid provides improved power and performance, in addition to potentially significant fuel savings, due to reduced idle times and a 41% improvement in fuel economy, vs. the previous-generation 3.7L engine.
September 20, 2019
Vehicle Ops
(Video) 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Walkaround
James Morgan, a Ford government sales manager, explains what sets the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor apart from the Ford Explorer, what's changed from previous models, and what's stayed the same.
August 8, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Ford Says Some Equipment that Fits Previous Years of Police Utility Interceptor will Transfer to 2020 Model
In January, Ford hosted a measuring session for equipment manufacturers, and the company continues to have conversations with its Upfitter Advisory Board members.
May 10, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Hybrids Ready for Patrol
Police vehicles with hybrid gas-electric engines will save law enforcement agencies money and cut emissions. More importantly, they can do the job.
April 26, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Patrol Vehicles 2019
This year the Big 3 are offering new SUVs, new engines, and new features for law enforcement fleets.
February 2, 2019
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