VPD's new fleet of electric vehicles faces charges.
At a press conference on Tuesday, the Vancouver Police Department announced the addition of 20 pure electric Ford Fox hatchbacks to its fleet.
An electric car consists of a 33.
Lithium at 5 KW
An ion battery that takes five and a half hours to reach 80% charge will replace 20 gases-
Electric cars, because VPD makes the move as green as blue.
"We work with the City of Vancouver to find practical ways to reduce the environmental footprint of VPD," said Rob Rothwell, VPD fleet manager . ".
"We are taking steps to reduce emissions and adopt zero-emission vehicles where they meet our needs.
"Although the new electric vehicles will be equipped with siren and emergency lights, they will have no signs.
Investigators and administrators will use them, police said.
"We are happy to see that VPD has replaced 20 gases --
The same number of electric vehicles as all green, clean and quiet electric vehicles, "said Doug Smith, director of the city's sustainability team.
"VPD is an important part of the city's green fleet strategy, which aims to reduce fleet emissions by 50% by 2030.
In addition, VPD has installed 22 charging stations for its expanded electric fleet, which currently includes 22 pure electric vehicles, 12 hybrid vehicles and two electric motorcycles.
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