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Ford Adds Hybrid Explorer SUV to Police Fleet
Ford Motor Co. is introducing an all-new version of its Explorer-based Interceptor Utility police vehicle with a hybrid-electric powertrain.
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Ford Motor Co. is introducing an all-new version of its Explorer-based Interceptor Utility police vehicle with a hybrid-electric powertrain.
Ford estimates the hybrid police Explorer will have an Environmental Protection Agency fuel efficiency rating of at least 24 mpg. This would make it 40% more efficient than the current Interceptor SUV, which is powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 engine, and could cut annual fuel costs by $3,200.
Ford says the hybrid system also reduces engine idling time to save fuel when the vehicle is stationary. The new Interceptor SUV also accelerates faster and has a higher top speed than current V-6-only model. The truck’s lithium-ion battery can be used to power auxiliary equipment, such as the lights and computer systems.
The hybrid Police Interceptor Utility will debut next summer. A consumer version of the hybrid Explorer also is expected.
Ford says the current Police Interceptor Utility vehicle accounts for 65% of the police vehicle market in the U.S.
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