# Lincoln adds electric cruisers to police fleet  
**Published:** 2026-04-23T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4343?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The city announced the addition of two fully electric police cruisers to its fleet during [a news conference April 23](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4343?channel=1), marking progress toward an ambitious sustainability goal announced by municipal leaders.

Mayor Gaylor Baird, Police Chief Sean Morrow, City Councilmember Backus and the city's Chief Sustainability Officer presented the initiative, which aims to transition Lincoln's entire municipal fleet to electric or alternative fuel vehicles by 2040.

The electric cruisers are expected to reduce operational costs for the Police Department through lower fuel expenses and decreased maintenance requirements compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, officials said. The announcement emphasized the vehicles' role in advancing the city's environmental commitments and reducing emissions from municipal operations.

Chief Morrow addressed the operational integration of the electric vehicles into daily police fleet operations. The presentation was informational and did not involve formal council votes or action.

Lincoln's 2040 fleet electrification target reflects broader municipal sustainability efforts. Cities across the United States have adopted similar timelines for transitioning to electric vehicles as part of climate action plans and efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

The addition of the two electric cruisers represents an initial step in what city officials characterized as a long-term commitment to alternative fuel vehicles. No opposition or concerns regarding the initiative were recorded during the announcement.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4343?channel=1)

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