The city of Newport continues to add new vehicles to its Tesla pilot program for the police department. The Newport Police Department first added three Tesla Model 3 vehicles in December 2023 and then requested two more in November 2024 after the success of the first three. In January, Newport requested the Tesla Model Y […]
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Newport Police Department in process of adding Teslas to fleet
The Newport Police Department could be utilizing Teslas in the near future. The department is currently accepting sealed bids for three 2023 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive vehicles. Newport Police Chief Chris Fangman said they are currently going through the procurement process of the Teslas with the idea of giving one to a shift lieutenant […]