SPECIAL REPORT Personal Transporters & Alternative Vehicles
Xtreme Green allows for environmentally and cost-conscious patrol.
bar that law enforcement customers usually purchase, adding to the safety factor.” Franz stated that the GO-4 has a taller cab than most other com-
pact vehicles, making it easier to access and exit, and this reduces repetitive stress injuries from offi cers climbing into and out of the vehicles all day. As a unique feature, the GO-4 has sliding doors that can remain wide open for easy repetitive entry. T e GO-4 travels up to 45 mph and is not considered a low-speed vehicle (LSV), which travels 25 mph or less. GO-4 does the prep work, including the extra wiring and other work, making the vehicle ready for the dealer or a third party to install police packages and trim.
www.xgpinc.com XTREME GREEN
Neil Roth, President, Xtreme Green, said their all-electric vehicles
include the three-wheeler Xtreme Green Sentinel, as well as the Police PRO ATV and Transport Pro Police UTV (utility terrain vehicle). He stated that their customers are interested both in the cost savings and also being environmentally conscious. T e vehicles are used in urban settings but the ATV and UTV also provide reliable transportation in rural areas. T e versatile vehicles have power steering and lithium ion batteries. T e batteries will take the UTV 40-60 miles on a charge, and the three-wheeler 80 miles. T e batteries can be charged at any 110 outlet. T e three-wheeler has great maneuverability and turns on the rear wheel. Departments can buy ‘green’ vehicles at a comparable or less cost
than traditional fuel vehicles and spend $10 for every $1,000 they would have spent on fossil fuels. Roth stated, “No one else has our line of UTVs and ATVs. Xtreme
Green also installs police lights and sirens at the factory, making that process less expensive than if customers have to do it aftermarket.”
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Zero Motorcycles are maneuverable in a variety of situations.
www.zeromotorcycles.com ZERO MOTORCYCLES
Zero Motorcycles released the Zero S and Zero DS outfi tted and developed for law enforcement in 2013. Zero Motorcycles off ers po- lice motorcycles with customizable options and the ability to patrol in both on and off -road areas. T e 100-percent electric powertrain is nearly silent, exhaust free, produces minimal heat, has instant torque from zero rpm, and is highly maneuverable. With a ‘fuel’ cost of a penny per mile and a maintenance-free powertrain, a Zero Motor- cycles patrol fl eet off ers cost savings, along with a tactical advantage. Tactical advantages include the ability to accelerate instantly from a silent idle and they are very lightweight for greater maneuverability. Scotts Valley, Calif. Police Chief John Weiss reported that his depart-
ment was the fi rst agency in California to use Zero Motorcycles, whose maker is located in his city. He stated they were an exciting and innova- tive addition to his department and allow for surreptitious, silent patrol. Weiss stated, “T e motorcycles don’t annoy rural residents and are
capable of traveling in areas not readily accessible by other patrol ve- hicles and are good off -road. We use them for searching for suspects or marijuana grows, and they are safer for offi cers because the subjects don’t hear them coming.” He added that the motorcycles are useful for special events because they allow offi cers to observe in a low-key way. He said, “T ey provide a win/win situation: ‘green’ vehicles, silent patrol, multi-purpose, and fun to ride.”
Kathy Marks has been a child abuse investigator for more than 30 years. She teaches classes regarding domestic terrorism and is a previous contributor to Police Fleet Manager. She can be reached at
kathymarks53@aol.com.
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