New York police gets hybrid patrol cars
Feb 26, 2009 Auto Tech, Stars, Policy and Finance
NYPD Nissan Altima
The New York Police Department is rolling out 40 Nissan Altima hybrids as patrol cars. The vehicles get around 35 miles per gallon, compared to the 16 mpg of the current fleet of Chevy Impalas and Ford Crown Victorias. The cars will be in operation within the next week and will be a small but significant greening step for the 3200 strong NYPD patrol fleet.
The NYPD will shell out more than $1 million, with 18 of the vehicles will be regular patrol cars costing 30 grand each, while the rest will be unmarked and come for 25 grand per car. More significant than the top speed of 113 mph will be their ability to cruise at speeds under 40mph solely on electric power, without consuming a drop of gas, ideal for inner-city driving conditions.
New York already has plans to replace its sodium vapor street lamps with LEDs and it already boast hybrid taxis. While a lot less glamorous than the Lamboorghini Gallardo police cars of the Italian police, the Altima Hybrids are bound to send out the right message about the environmental commitment of the agency.
Source: MSNBC
Tags: hybrid, Nissan Altima, NYPD
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