In 2021, FPD deployed its second fully electric-powered patrol vehicle, a Tesla Model Y.įPD’s Electric Patrol Vehicle Pilot Program Outcome Report highlighted that the Tesla Model S 85 met or exceeded expectations, often demonstrating superior performance when compared to standard gas Ford police pursuit vehicles (PPVs), as well as being cost-effective. In 2019, Fremont Police deployed its first fully electric-powered vehicle, a Tesla Model S 85, as part of its patrol fleet. Since 2009, the department began using Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion hybrid vehicles. In an effort to improve efficiency, Fremont Police has transitioned part of its fleet from gas-powered vehicles to hybrid vehicles. Volunteers in Police Services VIPS (Age 21+).FPD 360 - A Virtual Community Education.Charitable Organizations and Projects +.Animal Services/Tri-City Animal Shelter.
"By the end of May, we are also looking to introduce our first fully electric pool cars as part of this green initiative too. "We are dedicated in this progression to greener technology, and as we look towards the government's 2030 deadline to end the production of cars with internal combustion engines it's fantastic to see the progress our fleet team is making towards reducing our current emissions. THE new range of hybrid and eco police cars. These are vital additions as we continue to grow with a further 100 new officer posts in 2021-22. “Investing where it's sensible, going greener and looking at where certain vehicles are better suited to different roles means we can use them to their best advantage. "This work is also about ensuring our officers have the most cost-effective tools for the job, putting the right resources in the right places to best serve the public. "They are representative of future greener technology that we will start to see filter into every aspect of the policing world, especially when it comes to the shift from petrol vehicles as electric battery technology increases. They will increase our visibility, responsiveness and flexibility across all our neighbourhoods. As part of the move, the new Aygos will be dedicated to the more rural neighbourhood policing bases.Ĭhief Constable Craig Guildford said: "Adding these hybrid vehicles to our fleet is positive for communities, the environment and our increased numbers of staff. The force said they are a very cost-effective and visible addition to its teams that continue to grow as part of Operation Uplift. The additional Aygos will compliment those already added to the fleet last year, which have been used successfully by neighbourhood officers and PCSOs across the force. They also have an automatic gearbox and use regenerative braking to recharge the battery, making them ideal for urban driving.
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The Yaris cars are self-charging, economic on fuel - doing up to 105 miles per gallon - and can be switched to either full electric or a combination of petrol and electric. Neighbourhood policing teams will get a green boost this week as a new range of hybrid and economic cars are added to Nottinghamshire's fleet.įive new Toyota Yaris cars and five new Aygos will be added as part of the force's progression to greener technology.
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