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Green Bay committee approves purchase of 18 Ford hybrid police vehicles; chief details warranty and mileage concerns
Summary
The Finance Committee approved $1,000,000.60 in 2025 borrowing to buy 18 Ford hybrid police utility vehicles. Police leadership described mileage and battery warranty considerations and said extended warranties will be purchased to manage hybrid-specific risks.
The Green Bay Finance Committee on Feb. 25 approved the purchase of 18 Ford hybrid police utility vehicles for a total listed in the packet as $1,000,000.5993, to be funded through 2025 borrowing.
Police leadership told the committee that prior hybrid vehicles presented two recurring issues: officer concerns about acceleration and a mechanical problem "in the interface between the battery and the gas powertrain" that has required expensive repairs. Staff said the department believes Ford has addressed the acceleration issue and that extended warranties will…
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