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Takoma Park moves to test pursuit‑rated electric patrol vehicle in 12‑month pilot
Summary
The police department will pilot a pursuit‑rated Chevy Blazer EV in patrol and an EV for investigations, evaluate range and charging needs, and report back at six and 12 months; staff flagged charging infrastructure and cold‑weather range loss as key issues. Local union has been consulted.
Takoma Park police outlined a 12‑month pilot to test pursuit‑rated electric vehicles for patrol duties, part of a longer plan to transition the fleet toward lower emissions.
Police officials said the Chevrolet Blazer EV has been certified as pursuit‑rated by testing agencies and that a practical range of roughly 273 miles per full charge (level‑2 charging) is achievable in city service. The department plans to…
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