NYC taxi fleet hybrids - happy campers
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NYC taxi fleet hybrids - happy campers
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/21/au...=1&oref=slogin
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27 hybrid taxis, mostly FEHs. A driver saves $15 out of pocket on gas in a 12-hour shift.
Interesting comment from the fleet manager- smaller engine...less power (than a Crown Vic normally used)...easier acceleration...less wear/tear and fewer accidents!
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27 hybrid taxis, mostly FEHs. A driver saves $15 out of pocket on gas in a 12-hour shift.
Interesting comment from the fleet manager- smaller engine...less power (than a Crown Vic normally used)...easier acceleration...less wear/tear and fewer accidents!
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Re: NYC taxi fleet hybrids - happy campers
I've seen a few of the Escapes running around, but haven't ridden in one.
Honestly, given our pot holes and the way cabbies don't slow down for bad road (even when you tell them you're in no hurry), I'd think the Escapes would do better than the Crown Vics, which are constantly bottoming out.
Honestly, given our pot holes and the way cabbies don't slow down for bad road (even when you tell them you're in no hurry), I'd think the Escapes would do better than the Crown Vics, which are constantly bottoming out.
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