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South Pasadena council adopts modern fleet replacement policy after Tesla patrol review
Summary
Council adopted a new fleet replacement policy that prefers electric and zero‑emission vehicles while allowing documented exceptions for mission‑critical uses, after staff presented two years of Tesla patrol data showing operating savings but also operational limits. Council added requirements to show CARB/ACF compliance and public‑health language.
The South Pasadena City Council on Feb. 4 adopted a revamped fleet replacement policy that directs city departments to prefer electric and zero‑emission vehicles but allows documented exceptions when operational needs or safety concerns require non‑EVs.
Staff presented a two‑part report examining financial, environmental and operational results from the city’s all‑Tesla police fleet and a broader analysis of municipal vehicle replacement. "EV patrol vehicles cost roughly one‑third to one‑half the cost per mile of traditional gas patrol vehicles," Assistant to the City Manager Nick Kimball said, citing 18 months of performance and a five‑to‑six‑year lease‑period cost model.
The council’s decision followed questions from members about public‑health metrics and compliance…
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