Police Look for More Fuel-Efficient Fleet

Law enforcement agencies are looking to update their fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles.

by Staff

October 9, 2008

1 min to read

According to

USA

TODAY, the economic crisis and high gas prices have caused a growing number of law enforcement agencies across the country to exchange their gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient cars.

The New York City Police Department has about 100 hybrid vehicles in its 5,800-vehicle fleet that includes Toyota Priuses as well as hybrid Honda Accords, GMC Yukons and Ford Escapes.

Seattle

police now have 38 hybrids, including Toyota Highlanders, Ford Escapes and Toyota Priuses. Other agencies are following in their footsteps, including the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Department in

Louisiana

and the Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department in

Pennsylvania

The Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor still holds 80 percent of the law enforcement market. In an effort to keep this market, Ford plans to develop a car that offers better fuel economy.

USA

TODAY reports that Ford also has plans to update the Crown Victorias.

Topics:Police Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Hybrids Small Fleet

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