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    Home / News / Auto News / South Pasadena becomes first US city with all-electric police fleet
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    South Pasadena becomes first US city with all-electric police fleet
    The city has introduced 20 new Teslas

    South Pasadena becomes first US city with all-electric police fleet

    By Dwaipayan Roy
    Jul 31, 2024
    01:23 pm

    What's the story

    South Pasadena, a city in California, has made history by becoming the first in the US to fully transition its police patrol fleet to electric vehicles.

    The city has introduced 20 new Teslas into service, with 10 Model Ys designated for patrol duties and 10 Model 3s assigned for detective and administrative tasks.

    This move is part of South Pasadena's commitment toward "sound fiscal management and environmental stewardship."

    Cost efficiency

    Electric fleet expected to bring significant savings

    The shift to an all-electric fleet is not only a step toward sustainability, but also a move expected to result in significant energy and maintenance cost savings.

    According to South Pasadena's estimates, each EV could save approximately $4,000 annually.

    Police Chief Brian Solinsky stated that the overall operational cost per mile, would be at least half of what it was with ICE-powered vehicles.

    Funding details

    Project partners fund over 50% of the transition cost

    The total cost for the EV project is $1.85 million, which includes the expense of EV chargers and lease payments to Enterprise Fleet Management.

    Over half of this amount is being funded by South Pasadena's project partners like Southern California Edison, Clean Power Alliance, and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee.

    To power these vehicles, the city has installed 34 chargers outside its city hall and is incorporating a solar-powered system with battery storage at key locations for backup.

    Information exchange

    South Pasadena Police monitoring other agencies for insights

    South Pasadena Police Sergeant Tony Abdalla revealed that they are keeping an eye on 35 other US agencies for insights on integrating Teslas into their fleets.

    He emphasized the undeniable cost savings and added safety benefits of Tesla's comprehensive crash and safety systems for officer safety, as significant advantages of this modern EV fleet.

    Regulatory compliance

    Transition aligns with California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule

    The transition to EVs is especially crucial in the Los Angeles area, known for its poor air quality.

    City council member and regional air quality official Michael Cacciotti, expressed hope that other departments in the region and state would follow South Pasadena's example.

    This shift aligns with California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, forcing public agencies to have 50% zero-emissions vehicles by 2024 and 100% by 2027, although emergency vehicles are currently exempted from this rule.

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