Hybrid Taxicab Fleet Planned For New York City
Green taxicab fleet will be achieved in New York City through the implementation of emissions and mileage standards for yellow taxicabs, leading to a hybrid fleet by 2012. Mayor Bloomberg is aiming the tougher standards at the over-13,000 taxis in the city, which will have a significant carbon reduction. ...
... "The new standards will be phased in over a four-year period and will reduce the carbon emissions of New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle fleet by 50% during the next decade, and will also save individual operators an average of $10,000 a year in fuel costs. Also today, internet giant Yahoo! donated 10 hybrid taxicabs to fleet operator Team Systems in recognition of New York's leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. " ...
Via NYC: MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES TAXI FLEET TO BE FULLY HYBRID BY 2012
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