The Queensland Police Service plan only hybrid and plug-in hybrid sedans and SUVs in its fleet for two years.
It says it has also begun testing the suitability of electric vehicles, though hasn’t specified what vehicles it’s considering or set any rollout dates or fleet goals other than saying it’s headed. “the future of fully electric vehicles in the coming years.”
Currently, 71% of QPS’ sedan and SUV fleet consists of hybrid vehicles such as Toyota Camry and RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
However, the hybrid target does not include rice wagons and trucks – understandably, given the scarcity of electric trucks and vans in Australia.
Looking at the entire fleet composition, Logan County in the southeastern part of the state is leading with 46% hybrid vehicles.
The Brisbane area and the South East Region, including Queensland’s most populous area, are at 40%.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Wheeler said: “The nature of the policing operation means that our officers are constantly on the move.
“We know vehicles have to be fit for purpose, reliable and usable under difficult circumstances.
“We are aiming to reach 100% of our hybrid sedan and SUV fleet within two years, subject to supply constraints and operating requirements.
“Not only is this extremely important for the environment in terms of reducing emissions, but it also helps offset the increase in fuel and operating costs we are all experiencing.”
Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan said: “Police will introduce a ‘hybrid first’ policy to their sedan and SUV fleet and will gradually replace all non-hybrid vehicles with hybrid vehicles. New, more efficient.
“We will always provide the best tools and technology to our police and today’s announcement is just another example of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to providing its dedicated officers We have the best equipment available.”
The Palaszczuk Labor Government has set a target of achieving 70% renewable energy for Queensland by 2032. QPS will consider leveraging rooftop solar assets as it begins adding electric vehicles to its fleet. me.
QPS added five hydrogen fuel cells Hyundai NEXO intersect to its fleet last yearwas deployed to demonstrate the benefits of FCEV to the force and to introduce the technology to the public.
The force says its vehicles run about 212,638 kilometers per day, 1.5 million kilometers per week and 77 million kilometers per year.
