Rome Carabinieri unveil electric Topolino in city centre.Italy's Carabinieri police this week unveiled the latest addition to the force's fleet, the electric Fiat Topolino, which will be used in the narrow streets of Rome's historic centre.The retro-styled micro-car enters service in the Tridente, the trident-shaped district around Via del Corso, incorporating streets between Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna and the river Tiber. The Topolino, already introduced by the Carabinieri in other Italian tourist destinations including the smaller islands and historic centres of art cities, now joins the force's electric fleet in the capital. This compact vehicle easily navigates the narrowest alleys and is part of efforts by the Carabinieri to focus on zero-emission models to reduce the environmental impact of their daily operations. The arrival of the Carabinieri's Topolino car in Rome comes in time for the Christmas and New Year season when crowds traditionally pour into the historic centre. Photo RAI News

Italy's Carabinieri police this week unveiled the latest addition to the force's fleet, the electric Fiat Topolino, which will be used in the narrow streets of Rome's historic centre. The retro-styled micro-car enters service in the Tridente, the trident-shaped district around Via del Corso, incorporating streets between Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna and the river Tiber. The Topolino, already introduced by the Carabinieri in other Italian tourist destinations including the smaller islands and historic centres of art cities, now joins the force's electric fleet in the capital. This compact vehicle easily navigates the narrowest alleys and is part of efforts by the Carabinieri to focus on zero-emission models to reduce the environmental impact of their daily operations. The arrival of the Carabinieri's Topolino car in Rome comes in time for the Christmas and New Year season when crowds traditionally pour into the historic centre. Photo RAI News