If the interceptor graphic means anything, they will use it like they used the old Mustang LX 5.0 ones back in the 1990s. They set up speed traps with the Interceptors ready to run down the speeders.Its not going to work very well for the speed traps where the officer sits there all day with the engine running sipping on coffee waiting for a speeder to drive by.
Standard Range AWD is 211, which I'd guess is what they're talking about.With only 210 mile range, they must be getting the GT Performance versions. There will be extra weight and power needs as well for the Police tech.
Select, Standard Range AWD = 211 ("estimated at 210")With only 210 mile range, they must be getting the GT Performance versions. There will be extra weight and power needs as well for the Police tech.
I wonder if all the gear the police have can be added as accessories and apps to the carWas just about to post this! Very exciting! I'm glad to see more PDs going EV.
Probably true but wouldn’t a Mach E be awesome for speed patrol on Interstates? That acceleration would put you on someone’s bumper in no time at all.My guess is that it will not be used for patrols, arrests, or such. Would need to be retrofitted quite a bit to make it escape-proof and sanitary, which would be a shame with that interior, and I feel like that is something that would only happen and be an available option with more established cars, though I don't know how that process works. Maybe it would be for detectives or administration purposes? Would be interesting to see the cars all decked out with police gadgets and branding.
I don't think it would work too well in that role because the officer is usually running the engine and the AC or heat all day in that role. The battery would not last long enough with the heat/ac constantly on.Probably true but wouldn’t a Mach E be awesome for speed patrol on Interstates? That acceleration would put you on someone’s bumper in no time at all.
88 kWh ER battery (just an example) 3 kW A/C compressor, that's just over a day straight of full blast A/C. Even with a 5 kW PTC heater, that's still nearly 18 hrs of just the heat cranked at 100%.I don't think it would work too well in that role because the officer is usually running the engine and the AC or heat all day in that role. The battery would not last long enough with the heat/ac constantly on.
This could be a supervisor/detective car, or patrol duty, we'll see. While there are off the shelf parts for more established cruisers, the mods can be done to any car with enough will and money.My guess is that it will not be used for patrols, arrests, or such. Would need to be retrofitted quite a bit to make it escape-proof and sanitary, which would be a shame with that interior, and I feel like that is something that would only happen and be an available option with more established cars, though I don't know how that process works. Maybe it would be for detectives or administration purposes? Would be interesting to see the cars all decked out with police gadgets and branding.
It’ll be fine. Do the math.I don't think it would work too well in that role because the officer is usually running the engine and the AC or heat all day in that role. The battery would not last long enough with the heat/ac constantly on.
Absolutely. A more realistic 3kW PTC heater would use 24 kWh during an 8-hour shift. Assuming from the range listed of 210 miles, that Mach E4 has 132 miles of range remaining. That’s 22 6-mile round trip ticket runs in a day.88 kWh ER battery (just an example) 3 kW A/C compressor, that's just over a day straight of full blast A/C. Even with a 5 kW PTC heater, that's still nearly 18 hrs of just the heat cranked at 100%.
BEVs have a huge advantage vs ICE when idling, far less energy wasted.
Yeah, but do they have them at all the donut shops?The funny thing is, there are Level-2 chargers all over Ann Arbor.