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Tag: Tesla
Vehicle Ops
California Agency Not Happy with Tesla Patrol Cars
Menlo Park, California, officers said the “small interior space” and “smart car” features, along with the low vehicle profile all made things more difficult.
August 28, 2024
Vehicle Ops
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
Point of Law
Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla Over Autopilot Accident that Injured TX Officers
The officers are seeking damages for injuries and permanent disabilities. The lawsuit lists damages in excess of $1,000,000, with maximum damages of $20,000,000.
September 28, 2021
Patrol
Washington Sheriff's SUV Wrecked by Tesla on Auto-Pilot
About 30 seconds later, a Tesla in autopilot mode slammed into the deputy's vehicle, heavily damaging the front driver's side.
May 18, 2021
Vehicle Ops
CA Agency's Tesla Patrol Car Runs Out of Juice During Pursuit
According to officials, the officer was pursuing a vehicle headed down to the South Bay when the car began to run low on battery power.
September 25, 2019
Patrol
Tesla in Autopilot Mode Crashes into California Police Vehicle
A Tesla sedan traveling in semi-autonomous Autopilot mode crashed into a parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, CA, authorities said.
May 31, 2018
Vehicle Ops
Luxembourg Police to Use New Tesla Model S Police Cars for Patrol
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.
January 17, 2018
Patrol
Tesla 'Autopilot' Car Hits Phoenix Police Motorcycle
A Phoenix police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot last week, police said.
March 30, 2017
Vehicle Ops
Video: LAPD Equipping Tesla Sedan as Patrol Vehicle
The Los Angeles Police Department will test a Tesla Model S sedan as a patrol car because it offers higher performance and longer range than other battery-electric vehicles on the market, the department's fleet manager said.
October 18, 2016
Vehicle Ops
LAPD Equipping Tesla Sedan as Patrol Vehicle
The Los Angeles Police Department will test a Tesla Model S sedan as a patrol car because it offers higher performance and longer range than other battery-electric vehicles on the market, the department's fleet manager said. More Here.
October 18, 2016
Vehicle Ops
LAPD Adds 100 BMW Electric Cars to Its Fleet
German automaker BMW has beaten California-based Tesla Motors Inc. by winning a contract to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 electric cars.
June 9, 2016
Vehicle Ops
Video: LAPD Testing Tesla Electric Sedans
Electric car company Tesla's Model S sedan is being tested by the Los Angeles Police Department, the police force in the nation's second-biggest city. Testing has been underway for nearly a year.
May 12, 2016
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