KJ Gimbel, founder and CEO of Xcelerate Auto, recently talked with CleanTechnica about the benefits and obstacles to electrifying government fleets, including police fleets. This is a true deep dive into public sector fleet management culture and the leasing process in that sector. Interestingly, to kick off the discussion, KJ … [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]
During the G20 Summit in Bali, the Indonesia government provided Zero Motorcycles as tactical electric vehicles for its security forces. As part of Zero Motorcycles’ commercial line of tactical electric motorcycles, Zero offers police and security motorcycles with customizable options to meet the specific needs of a wide variety of … [continued]
Menlo Park is upgrading its police fleet and has been approved by the city council to purchase three new Tesla Model Y vehicles for a pilot program as well as six Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, The Almanac reports. The city is also getting a Chevy Bolt for code enforcement. The … [continued]
I’ve noticed that a lot of new electric vehicle models have been marketed for use as emergency services vehicles in the past year. It seems that a combination of better EV technology (more range, more model variety, better tech) and stronger and stronger requirements from governments to cut emissions have … [continued]
A new Tesla Model 3 police car was made available by Tesla to emergency services. The vehicle is being used for trials as a part of the UK government’s Road To Zero strategy. The specially adapted Model 3 will enable UK emergency services to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles. … [continued]
In 2019, the city of Westport, Connecticut, added a new Tesla Model 3 patrol car to its fleet. Critics were a bit upset over the fact that the vehicle cost the town over $52,000 while a typical Ford Explorer police vehicle costs $37,000. New financial data shows that betting on … [continued]
By Stuart Ungar, Founder, Evolve KY After Police Chief Eric Scott gives the word, two huge garage doors at each end of the firehouse lift and one Tesla Model 3 slowly enters from each side — strips of blue LED lights flashing. The car graphics, clear and bold, spell out … [continued]
The Spokane Police Department will buy four Tesla Model Y vehicles as per the city council’s orders. Despite the advice of city officials, the council voted earlier this week to purchase the vehicles, which overrode a plan to buy two hybrid and two traditional gas-powered vehicles.
The Redding City Council is considering a proposal to order a Tesla vehicle for its police department.
