Ford has made it clear that they are interested in furthering their alternatively fueled projects. Whether this is through their developments abroad in electric public transportation, or at home where their hybrids and plug-ins are becoming more popular, Ford is making a conscious effort to do what is best for the market and the environment.
This effort has now significantly spilled into Ford’s police fleet. Earlier in the year, Ford released its first-ever hybrid that is pursuit-rated to the police fleet. However, the company has made an even more recent development. Ford has deployed its first ever plug-in hybrid to the ranks of its police vehicles.
The plug-in, or as it’s officially called, the Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan, is the first of its kind. It signals a shifting trend; while it makes sense that the civilian market would be interested in plug-ins, it might come off as surprising to find one in a police force. It does make sense however; police officers spend a lot of time in their vehicles, so a plug-in cuts down on fuel and environmental costs.
While the Special Service Plug-In is outfitted and geared up for police work, it is not pursuit rated. That doesn’t detract from its usefulness to police departments around the country. Ford estimates that the vehicle may be able to last officers an entire shift on just an electrical charge. The savings on gasoline for these departments could be significant, so these plug-ins may become popular in police forces across the country.
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