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California city rolls out all-electric police fleet, first in US


South Pasadena, California, officially ditched gas-powered police cars and made the switch to a fully electric fleet for its police department, the city said.

"This transition reflects the city’s vision of a sustainable future based on both sound fiscal management and environmental stewardship," Mayor Evelyn Zneimer said in a statement. It is also adding a "solar powered system with battery storage" there, as well as at the police and fire stations, for backup, the city said. South Pasadena conducted research for several years before getting the go-head from the city council to pursue the initiative, the SPPD said on its website.

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