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New York Taxis Will Go Hybrid
Jason Siegel writes "The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has approved the Clean Air Taxicabs Pilot Program Act, paving way for a hybrid car to be approved for NY taxi service by this fall. Soon, a large portion of New York's yellow cars will also be "green." According to the Coalition Advocating for Smart Transportation (CAST) poll, seven out of ten of the state's citizens support a switch to hybrids." New York might also reduce car pollution by loosening the rules for running a taxi, in order to reduce the need for private cars.
This had a little bit more in-depth discussion a few weeks ago at http://www.mixedpower.com/
Regarding Hybrid Cars - Check out the gas savings calculator at http://www.mixedpower.com/ to see how much you can save with a hybrid vehicle. Most people are prety surprised at how quickly you recoup the "extra" cost, especially with rising gas prices.
If you are interested in Hybrid vehicles there is a lot more information there as well. The forums havea lot of good information and theres even a free buy and sell for hybrid stuff.
Cheers!