Duke Energy helps fund electric motorcycles for Largo, Fla., police

LARGO, Fla. – The Largo Police Department is revving up and patrolling the streets on two new all-electric motorcycles, funded in part with a Duke Energy grant.

“The Largo Police Department is very proud to support the City of Largo’s goals to transition to utilizing renewable energy in our fleet of police vehicles. In addition to the Zero electric motorcycles, we have added 23 hybrid Ford Interceptor SUVs this year,” said Largo Police Chief Jeffrey Undestad. “I am proud of the hard work and collaboration that went into this project that will help ensure Largo’s natural environment for future generations.”

The Largo Police Department received $7,000 from Duke Energy earlier this year to aid in the purchase of the Zero motorcycles. These motorcycles....

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