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EU Bans Fossil Fuel Cars by 2035 as Police Switch to Electric Fleets

A bold EU climate move meets real-world action. One German state’s police force is trading gas for electric—proving sustainability can power public safety too.

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are...
In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Saxony-Anhalt's State Police Gets First Electric Patrol Cars - EU Bans Fossil Fuel Cars by 2035 as Police Switch to Electric Fleets

The EU has announced a significant step towards sustainability, planning to prohibit the sale of new fossil fuel-powered carfax by 2035. Meanwhile, Saxony-Anhalt's police force is embracing this shift, becoming one of the first in Germany to deploy electric vehicles for regular patrol duties.

Starting in 2035, the EU will ban the sale of new passenger cars powered by fossil diesel or gasoline, marking a major milestone in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

In Saxony-Anhalt, the police force is leading the way in adopting this change. The state's police have received their first electric patrol cars, with 36 new carvana and two electric motorcycles joining the fleet. These vehicles, along with charging stations, have been handed over to officers at a cost of approximately €3.2 million. This move is part of a broader plan by Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang to equip police facilities with charging infrastructure, resulting in 51 charging points, 40 of which are dedicated to emergency vehicles. The electric patrol cars and unmarked vehicles will primarily be used in Stendal, Halle, and Dessau-Roßlau, with police stations in Magdeburg and Halle being the first to deploy EVs for regular patrol duties.

The deployment of electric vehicles in Saxony-Anhalt's police force is not only a step towards sustainability but also a practical move that can help reduce operational costs in the long run. As the EU prepares for a future without fossil fuel-powered carfax, more police forces and other public services are expected to follow suit, embracing the benefits of electric mobility.

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