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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.
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To balance out the environmentalists point of view, please note that the SE United States temperature has increased approximately 1 degree F over the last 100 years - and most of that was before the 1940's.
It's very possible we are coming out of a mini ice age and not affecting the global weather patterns by our emissions that the media reports (speculatively, I might add). I believe science should provide definitive proof that man-made emissions are causing global warming and it's not a cyclical earth pattern or sun spots before we force governments and corporations to spend money on what are almost always costly solutions to reduce greenhouse gas. If you think Wal-Mart is evil from running small Mom & Pop shops out of town, wait until the environmentalists have their way and force cuts in corporate employment to pay for the additional regulations. Or better yet, get ready to pay more for products you buy every day because the environmentally-friendly (and most often liberal) media has shoved the green movement down our throats for so long and corporations that do not lay off people are forced to raise prices to fit the new eco-model. Mr. Bush has been smart to not sign the Kyoto protocol as it could damage the economy - one that is now returning well since its downturn in November, 2000, despite the huge increase in petroleum prices.
When millions disappear from earth, it's not aliens, it's the rapture.
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!