SNWS The electric car is letting the police tackle issues of air pollution in London

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Cops are using the new BMW i3 Range Extender while on patrols and to silently race to crime scenes. The police in Wandsworth, south west London, are trialling the silent electric cars for the wider Met Police force. Chief Superintendent Richard Smith said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to trial this environmentally friendly response vehicle in Wandsworth.

SWNS Wandsworth police are currently trialling the vehicles for further introduction in the force

“Our aim is to ensure that Wandsworth is a safe place for anyone who lives, works or visits here; this vehicle allows us to do so whilst also playing our part in helping to improve air quality, which must be a good thing.“

Air quality is a major issue right across London Jonathan Cook, Wandsworth Council's environment spokesman