Friday, May 1, 2009 |
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It's a great thing that New York's yellow taxis are going green -- but a foundation that funded some of the work that is making this happen doesn't seem to be aware of the lack of accessibility. See the blog entry. And, if you really have time on your hands, take a look at a video on the introduction of hybrid taxis featuring interviews with Council Member John Liu and an attorney from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Labels: environmentalists, hybrid vehicles, Liu, NRDC |
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Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
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In case you hadn't already, take a look at the new VPG (formerly Standard Taxi) website at http://www.vpgautos.com/. What do you think of this new accessible vehicle? One big question: How much will it cost, especially with the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option? Second big question: Even with the CNG option, will it satisfy the call from Mayor Bloomberg and environmental groups for "green" taxis? Production is still set for sometime in 2010. If you have a friend in Seattle who wants to see the vehicle, it'll be on display as part of the American Public Transportation Association convention on May 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (location: IMPARK Parking Lot, 2100 6th Avenue in Seattle -- five blocks from the Sheraton Seattle), according to Marc Klein of VPG. We should get a chance to see it here in New York City sometime between May 20-27. Labels: CNG, environmentalists, vehicles, VPG |
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