CNN is reporting that the New York Police Department is road testing an electric scooter for use by officers on certain beats. "Police effectiveness comes first, but where we can combine environmentally friendly vehicles without compromising the mission, we do," Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said. The Vectrix scooter tops out at more than 60 mph and is recharged by plugging in to a standard outlet for two hours. The electric motor also affords the police with the element of surprise as it is apparently very quiet.
