Jul 8, 2008 10:02 am US/Eastern
NYPD Tests Convoy Of Hybrid SUVs
NEW YORK (AP) ―
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The NYPD is testing police vehicles that are expected to have greater fuel mileage than those currently used.
AP
The New York City Police Department is testing a new fleet of hybrid SUVs, electric scooters and battery-powered three-wheel transporters.
The city unveiled the first of 20 hybrid sport utility vehicles on Monday as it touted the police department's efforts to curb energy consumption. The new hybrids get 20 mpg, a 25 percent improvement over the gas-guzzling model.
The NYPD is already testing electric Vetrix scooters that go up to 55 miles before having to be recharged and transporters that carry a single standing police officer, much like the Segway.
The city government paid $103.7 million in fiscal 2008 for gas -- an increase of 36 percent from the previous year.
City officials also hope to cut fuel consumption by tracking mileage and introducing anti-idling devices.
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