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.

Friday’s demonstration also highlighted the vehicle capabilities and provided insight into the city’s fleet sustainability strategy…

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