The newest additions to the Eugene, Oregon, Police Department's fleet include nine 2020 Ford hybrid police SUVs, four E-bikes, and a four-door electric vehicle.
When the move to the new cars is completed for the Austin Police Department, all patrol cars in the 19-vehicle fleet will be replaced.
The Massachusetts State Police has ordered only the hybrid PIU for its frontline patrol vehicles this year and expects to see fuel savings.
Ford is seeing increased interest in its Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid, as orders of the standard hybrid version have increased to more than 20% of all its PIU units ordered to date.
The Chicago Police Department will soon take delivery of 200 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, which are made in the city.
Police agencies have ordered more than 2,600 units equipped with the 3.3L standard hybrid engine out of 15,000-plus orders for the vehicle.
Police officers, fleet managers, and emergency vehicle operator course (EVOC) instructors gathered in Dublin, Calif., on May 17 to test drive the new police vehicle.
Police vehicles with hybrid gas-electric engines will save law enforcement agencies money and cut emissions. More importantly, they can do the job.
The City of Madison, Wis., has purchased 36 hybrid vehicles — 28 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles for patrol work and eight Ford Fusion hybrids for detective work.
Ford is hosting a nationwide Police Interceptor Utility ride-and-drive tour. The tour begins May 9 and stops in 11 major cities.
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