Electric ATVs for LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department has just formalized the purchase of a fleet of electric ATVs for their agents.

Purchased 20 electric bicycles to be used for field patrols. Sourced by the American manufacturer Bulls under the name Sentinel, these electric mountain bikes feature a Bosch system and a removable 500Wh battery. Electric models that will complement the classic motorcycles already integrated into the LAPD fleet, and whose electric assistance will increase to 45 km / h.

« E-bikes are the future of cycling, especially in urban areas. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said. ” You can cover long distances at good speed and do as much exercise as you like. They are also great for pedestrianized and crowded places like Venice Beach or Hollywood Boulevard. "He completes.

However, this is not the first time the Los Angeles Police Department has integrated electric vehicles into their fleet. In 2015, several copies of the Tesla Model S were already purchased. More recently, hundreds of cars were announced to be leased, mainly the BMW i3. In terms of two-wheelers, Zero Motorcyles electric motorcycles are also part of the LAPD fleet.