I'm seeing a lot of negative comments. I for one hope this works. I don't have all the info but I think it's a great idea. At least a start tip one.
I hope it works too as public funds are OUR funds, but my hope is very low. Other than it sounding like it's just the Chief's cruiser to get lunch and attend meetings, I don't like the idea of putting cops out there in inferior equipment. I like cops and generally don't want to make their lives any hard than necessary... especially if that cop is about to decide whether or not to write me a ticket or give me the "look here, son" talk instead (which has only happened once... Cop didn't know how bad I couldn't afford that ticket right then, but I thank him deeply for the break). I don't want him pissed off at his car before I cruise by going "maybe" over enough to get a ticket. I want him nice a relaxed, enjoying his day, and not worrying about my "maybe" speed...
Yea, theres always the growing pains. I am truly curious as to how much is resistance to change as opposed to true issues..
Yea, theres always the growing pains. I am truly curious as to how much is resistance to change as opposed to true issues..
Like I said, patrol cars need to be robust and reliable. I don’t think the data will show the Tesla to fit that bill...
IMO, I think this is mostly true issues. Tesla won't even sell an owner a repair part. How is that going to work out for a fleet customer like a PD? What about the insane collision repair costs from the all aluminum bodies? And the tech that will overheat itself without the rigors of police duty? Reduced battery range in extreme weather? I mean, how about even the door handles that seem to love to break?
I honestly believe that in the future we will likely all have EVs, including the cops, but the tech just isn't evolved enough yet. I generally like what Tesla is doing, but it's no great secret that they're using their customer base as their Q/A department. I think this is more of a talk in another 10-20 years once EVs have a huge installed base among regular consumers and all of the weak spots are known and can be worked around.
I just had to point out how funny it was to see you talk about how reliable Chargers are. Dodge hasn't exactly been known for their quality.Like I said, patrol cars need to be robust and reliable. I don’t think the data will show the Tesla to fit that bill. They could have two fully outfitted, AWD Hemi Chargers for the price of that one T.
Compared to the PI Utility, they are. If I have to replace another PTO this year I'm going to lose it.I just had to point out how funny it was to see you talk about how reliable Chargers are. Dodge hasn't exactly been known for their quality.
Just be sure to keep your glow rod away from the capacitance gel hole.
You have more faith that the data will be honestly and accurately reported than I do.