2020 Ford Police Responder Hybrid

The 2020 Ford Police Responder Hybrid is a purpose-built hybrid sedan tailored for law enforcement applications, combining efficiency with performance. It features a 2.0L I-4 Atkinson cycle engine that works alongside an 88 kW electric A/C motor and a 1.4 kW lithium-ion battery pack, optimizing it for urban patrol operations. This model boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with a projected EPA rating of 40 city/36 hwy/38 combined mpg, potentially saving around 1,551 gallons of fuel annually compared to traditional police vehicles. Key attributes include a pursuit-calibrated powertrain for high-performance demands, heavy-duty suspension, police-tuned regenerative braking, and specialized police instrumentation. Additionally, it employs idle reduction technology that allows the lithium-ion battery to power equipment during idling, significantly lowering engine run time. However, it does not achieve the 75-mph rear-impact crash test rating typical for vehicles in its class due to its size and structure.