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100% electric: Austin unveils new police patrol vehicles

Austin Police Department tests two electric patrol vehicles that cost about 10 cents per mile to maintain, compared to 30 cents for gas-powered cars, aiming to improve efficiency.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the city of Austin unveiled several new, all-electric vehicles. The electric vehicles are expected to be integrated into the Austin Police Department’s patrol fleet. “This pilot is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize public safety operations and advance climate goals through sustainable fleet transformation,” the city said. City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)…

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Austin Police Department adds 2 electric patrol cars to fleet

Austin police now have two electric patrol vehicles in their fleet. It's part of a pilot program, which will last six to 12 months. The city says it will be more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.

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100% electric: Austin unveils new police patrol vehicles

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the city of Austin unveiled several new, all-electric vehicles. The electric vehicles are expected to be integrated into the Austin Police Department’s patrol fleet. “This pilot is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize public safety operations and advance climate goals through sustainable fleet transformation,” the city said. City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)…

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Austin Police Department to roll out first electric pursuit vehicles downtown

The city is testing the electric law enforcement vehicles under a broader strategy to add hundreds of EVs to its fleet.

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