Avondale Estates, Georgia, may be just 8 miles east of Atlanta’s bustling city center, but its unique Tudor-Revival architecture and storied history paint a picture of a quieter past. While the town is quaint—at 3,600 residents and 1.26 square miles—it hasn’t shied away from progress. In August 2022, the Avondale … [continued]
The South Pasadena Police Department, yesterday, became the nation’s first law enforcement agency to completely replace its gasoline-powered vehicles with nonpolluting electric vehicles. The city’s zero-emission police fleet of 20 new Teslas will rely on a bank of new electric vehicle chargers installed at South Pasadena City Hall. Additionally, upon … [continued]
Police departments across the U.S. (and beyond) have been investing in electric vehicles in recent years. Though, some critics point to their higher price tags upon purchase and question if it’s a smart move. What many don’t realize, however, is how much money police forces stand to save in maintenance … [continued]
Dallas County will add three Tesla EVs to its fleet of vehicles, Fox4 has reported. The county’s commissioners voted last week to approve the purchase of three Tesla Model 3s, which will be used at first as replacements for law enforcement agency cars that are in for service. Commissioner Elba … [continued]
Berea, Kentucky Police Chief Eric Scott made the decision to purchase Tesla police cruisers after watching all the EV commercials on the 2021 Super Bowl. It was clear to him that the future was going electric and he wanted to be ready. The police department purchased four 2021 Tesla Model … [continued]
Electric police cars seem like a no-brainer, right? Well, you’d think so — but just last month there was a story out of Spokane, Washington that we can learn from. The City of Spokane wants to make its fleet all-electric to save on costs to both its budget and to … [continued]
Electric vehicles are more prevalent than ever, and more are on the way. Tesla began delivering the first Model S sedans ten years ago. Prior to that time in 2012, Tesla had delivered about 2,250 Tesla Roadsters, an all-electric 2-seater. Even then, the Roadster defied expectations of what an electric … [continued]
British police have been testing Tesla Model 3 vehicles as part of its plan to electrify its fleet, The Guardian reports, noting that a Tesla spokesperson said that the results were promising so far. According to the emergency services lead at Tesla, Max Toozs-Hobson, the early findings are showing great … [continued]
When will your local law enforcement agency add a Tesla to its automotive fleet?
On Saturday, 340 Teslas were in a Tesla parade to fight human trafficking. One of those Teslas was a Model S — a very special Model S that was bought with money from confiscated drugs. The Brookhaven Police Department bought it used and remade it into a police car.
