Popo electric cars! So where are the charging stations going to be. One good chase and off to the charger.I was hoping to see Greased Lightning myself. ?
It'll be funny the first time an EV police car chases an ICE one that has a full tank of gas. lol Especially somewhere like out in WY where there's nothing for miles and miles.
I know I am not in the game anymore, but I will pass. They are designed for special service, like crime scene investigation, etc. I just can't see these being good for patrol. Especially with the extra stress placed on the electrical system. I know there were many nights I would have to stop in the middle of my shift and get gas. Five minutes tops and i was back out. Charging is going to be an issue. In larger department's, the cars run 24 hours a day. You would have double the fleet to be able to keep cars available for patrol. Not saying we couldn't eventually get there, just doesn't seem practical right now.
Yeah I can see them being used for what you said and that makes perfect sense.
With the temp extremes, lights (although the new LED lights draw less) and the computer it will be tough. We have had guys, embarrassingly enough, run out of gas at accident scenes before. Just have the tow operator through some gas in it and you are good. I would almost think with an EV, you would have to tow it.
Yes, but fire trucks can be plugged in while sitting at the station. Police vehicles should be out being driven for their shift.
Not saying we can't or won't get there, just have some things to sort out first. And Ford does have a hybrid Explorer for police work. I think the hybrid makes much more sense.
