AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the city of Austin unveiled several new, all-electric vehicles.
The electric vehicles are expected to be integrated into the Austin Police Department’s patrol fleet.
“This pilot is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize public safety operations and advance climate goals through sustainable fleet transformation,” the city said.
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City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey) -
City of Austin showcases its first electric patrol vehicles (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)
Friday’s demonstration also highlighted the vehicle capabilities and provided insight into the city’s fleet sustainability strategy.
“This EV pilot reflects the City’s continued investment in clean technologies while supporting operational readiness for public safety departments,” the city said.
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