The California Highway Patrol received a $2.6 million federal grant to implement safety measures and reduce dangerous driving behaviors statewide.

After police departments in California found Teslas to be “nearly unusable” as EV police cruisers, Lucid is starting to eye getting in the police cruiser business. In an announcement tweet on X, the EV automaker said its Lucid Air participated in vehicle testing for California’s Highway Patrol.

While the specific model in use has not been shared, the Lucid Air does offer a highly capable range in hp, starting at 420 and exceeding 1,230 hp in its top-of-range Sapphire model. With its performance capabilities and range of 406 to 480 miles, the Lucid Air could make for a highly versatile addition to the CHP fleet.

Based on Lucid's recent social media post, the electric Air sedan has been undergoing testing with the California Highway Patrol. California's current ... It's also unclear which Lucid Air is taking part in the CHP testing. The sedan's electric powertrains ...

After several weeks of rigorous training in their respective specialties, the California Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony for six new K9 officers and teams.

Currently, the California Highway Patrol operates Ford Explorers, Dodge Chargers, and a fleet of BMW motorcycles, so the battery-powered Lucid would mark quite the departure from