Super-Cruiser for Police Officers

[pennypinch]

Most police officers now drive Ford Crown Victorias, Chevrolet Impalas and Dodge Magnums, fuel guzzlers heavily laden down with equipment for speed detection, computers and other machinery.

A company called Carbon Motors say they are developing a new police vehicle called the Carbon E7. This new cruiser will offer better speed, fuel efficiency and be stronger. It will only cost what they already pay for a police car.

Carbon Motors thinks it can offer something better than the retro-fitted Ford Crown Victorias, Chevrolet Impalas and Dodge Magnums most police officers now drive. Li adds that the Carbon E7, the car's working name, will cost police departments no more than the fully equipped cars they now drive. On top of all that, the E7 will be stronger, faster, tougher and more fuel-efficient, the company claims. So far, about 650 police departments have expressed interest in the car, Li says, even though production isn't expected to begin before 2012.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena

I cannot imagine what these police stations pay a month for fuel for the cruisers. I know most of the local cops in my area are now driving much smaller vehicles than they used to. Most likely to save on fuel costs. I do wonder though, how safe they can be for the policemen and women. This new 'super car' sounds like it will be beneficial for them to invest in.

Super-Cruiser for Police Officers

[dollardaze]

The price of gasoline for law-enforcement officers has had an effect on the cruisers in my area as well. They have gone to much smaller vehicles. I have wondered about their safety as well.

These cruisers in the article seem to be just what they need. Especially if they are made tougher than previous cruisers. I would hope the officers are safer in them than in the previous ones.

[moneysense]

If you think that the local police have it hard, can you imagine what the Highway Patrol pays out in gasoline just per day?

They could definitely do with something that is stronger, and more fuel efficient, because they are on the move almost constantly each shift that they work.

I also wonder if the cost of gasoline is lower for all of our law enforcement agencies? If it isnt, it should be, after all they are the ones that look after the safety of all of us.