Town of Canton issued the following announcement on Oct 29.
The Canton Police Department has increased the number of hybrid patrol vehicles in its fleet from one to eight this year.
The department switched from ordering the traditional Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles to Ford’s new hybrid version. Ford states the hybrid vehicle provides police agencies with improved power and performance, with no trade-offs when it comes to safety or interior passenger/cargo space when compared to the previous-generation vehicle. In addition, it’s the only vehicle worldwide, engineered to meet the 75-mph rear impact crash test. And the Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) architecture with structural reinforcement works to protect officers on the job.
“As part of the Canton Township Board goals, we will continue to purchase hybrid vehicles for our police patrol fleet,” said Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak. “These vehicles are a smart choice for our budget, providing a significant potential for fuel savings and reduced CO2 emissions,” she added.
Ford states the hybrid Police Interceptors have an EPA-estimated rating of 24 mpg combined—a 41 percent improvement over the current Police Interceptor Utility vehicle with a conventional 3.7-liter gas engine.
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