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Dobbs Ferry trustees approve two vehicle purchases, press staff for more EV options
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved a 2026 Ford Expedition SSV for the police (purchase $56,799.50; upfitting $19,532.59) and a 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptor Hybrid for the building department while several members pressed staff for more EV alternatives and centralized procurement data.
Dobbs Ferry trustees voted unanimously to permit the police department to buy a 2026 Ford Expedition SSV 4x4 interceptor and to authorize a hybrid Ford Explorer for the building department after a sustained discussion about vehicle capability, maintenance, contracting and electric-vehicle availability.
Lieutenant Colvin, who led the procurement presentation, said the Expedition SSV was chosen to replace a 4x4 Chevy Tahoe because of its 4x4 capability for private roads and to streamline maintenance with the village’s largely Ford fleet. Colvin said the vehicle purchase was sought through the New York State contract and noted that an all-wheel-drive…
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