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A new type of police vehicle will soon be cruising the streets of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is joining a number of other companies in going green by adding 100 all-electric BMW i3s to its fleet.
Based on news provided to John Elway Chevrolet On Colorado Blvd. of Denver, LAPD signed a deal with the German manufacturer in June to lease the sporty vehicles. The environmentally-friendly cars will be used for police business and community outreach, rather than hot speed pursuits and typical patrolling. Prior to the announcement, the i3 was evaluated by the department during a field trial. The test vehicle was decked out like a typical black and white LAPD vehicle with a rooftop light-bar and LAPD insignia.
Tesla Motors’ P85D was reportedly also tested. The vehicle is a discontinued version of the Model S and apparently LAPD was considering its replacement, the P90D.
According to industry reports, the i3 was selected for its top EPA ratings, reliability and ConnectedDrive Services, which offer a range of services and apps that will support the LAPD applications. Plans call for BMW’s software to interface with the police department’s fleet management system so LAPD can monitor vehicle data and track the fleet in real time.
A spokesperson for the LAPD said that electric vehicles are more cost-effective than traditional gas-powered cars and the department will spend about 40 percent less on gas by adding the 100 electric vehicles to their fleet. Last year, Los Angles Mayor Eric Garcetti said the city would eventually lease 160 electric vehicles, divided among various city departments.
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More electric vehicles are rumored to be added to the LAPD fleet in the coming months so stay tuned and we wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing them here in CO very soon!
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