London’s police are set to make use of 11 new hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to tackle crime in the capital.
The fleet will benefit from the addition of 11 Toyota Mirais, each with a range of 300 miles and able to be recharged at five different stations across London, although there are plans to add more charging points in the near future.
Funding for the initiative has been provided by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking and the scheme will play an important part in reducing the emissions of the Metropolitan Police.
Commander Neil Jerome explained: “The Met is committed, alongside the Mayor, to making the service as environmentally friendly as possible and a big part of that work is ensuring our fleet is green.
“Since late 2015 we have been actively looking at ways to hybridise and electrify our fleet as well as exploring other new technologies, such as hydrogen.”
Shirley Rodrigues, deputy mayor for environment and energy, added the police were leading the way in working towards a zero-carbon city by 2050.