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An officer rides an e-bike through the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2024

Virginia Commonwealth University PD Expands E-Bike Program

The department acquired seven new e-bikes going into the fall semester after a pilot proved successful last year.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesAugust 31, 2023

Using Bicycle Patrols to Connect Officers to Their Communities

How bicycle patrols can lead to deeper police-citizen connections, cost savings, and more efficient incident response.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 20, 2022

Missouri PD Given E-Bike for Downtown Patrols

The e-bike extends the range of patrols and eases the physical burden on officers who laden down with 40 lbs. of equipment.

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NewsJuly 21, 2017

Fla. County Agency Benefits from Hybrids

The Hillsborough County, Fla., Property Appraiser’s office plans to update its fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles after successfully cutting fuel and maintenance costs.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2016

Are Electric Vehicles Here to Stay?

Early adopters of electric vehicles took a risk on new technology. Years later, fleets share whether the risk has paid off.

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NewsAugust 31, 2015

Utah University Unveils EV Chargers, Prius PHEVs

Utah Valley University (UVU) and the state Governor’s Office of Energy Development have unveiled two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and two newly purchased Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the university's Orem campus, according to a UVU release.

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NewsJuly 22, 2015

Utilimarc Releases Prius Operating Cost Averages

Utilimarc's report about the Toyota Prius shows that operating and fuel costs for the hybrid car are much lower than gasoline compact cars, but the Prius is making up a smaller portion of the compact car class in fleets each year.

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NewsApril 24, 2015

Fla. Appraiser's Fleet Vehicles Replace Reimbursement

The Orange County (Fla.) Property Appraiser’s office (OCPA) has switched from mileage reimbursements to county-owned vehicles, acquiring 30 new Toyota Prius vehicles for staff members.

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NewsJune 16, 2014

Fla. County Agency Moves to Hybrid Fleet

The Hillsborough County (Fla.) Property Appraiser’s office is leasing 22 Toyota Prius vehicles for a three-year period and is also looking into a fleet reduction to further reduce costs.

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NewsNovember 29, 2013

Tenn. Police Chief Prefers Prius

The White Bluff, Tenn., Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the state to roll out an entire fleet of Toyota Prius cars.

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