The NYPD has ordered 200 hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape to add to its existing HEV fleet. That fleet already includes Nissan Altima Hybrids, Priuses and Escape Hybrids. Estimates show that traditional cop-duty vehicles like the Crown Vic and Chevy Impala return about 10 miles per gallon when used for police duty.

Volkswagen bik.e

The Volkswagen bik.e electric-driven micro mobility concept was unveiled at the Chinese auto show as part of the company's electro-mobility program. Unfortunately, apart from these images, VW did not release any details regarding the Volkswagen bik.e concept.

The Volkswagen bik.e seems to be small bike powered by an electric motor which is developed for urban use. We're not sure at this point if the Volkswagen bik.e will go into production or it's just a design study. In any case, it looks quite interesting.

Honda has introduced a plug-in vehicle concept - EV-N. During the press conference, new CEO Takanobu Ito also revealed the FCX Clarity and the new CR-Z concept.