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09-23-2006, 02:26 AM
Iconic NYC Yellow cab going green with New York City being the first to put into service a fully lithium based – all EV taxi. (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/media.php)
Hybrid Technologies - Sept. 18, 2006
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NYC EV Cab - Li-Ion based Chrysler PT Cruiser
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK - Hybrid Technologies, Inc., emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide proudly announces that after a unanimous Taxi and Limousine Commission vote, Hybrid will now supply a lithium powered L-PT Cruiser for use as a NYC Yellow Cab.
The vote at a scheduled TLC (Taxi and Limousine Commission) hearing was the result of a long process by both Hybrid and the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission. The program utilizes article 14 of the TLC charter which allows the introduction of advanced or experimental innovations. Taxi Commissioner Mathew Daus, under Mayor Bloomberg's administration as well as other Taxi and Limousine Commission members, were given a strong presentation by both the Taxi Commission as well as a top Hybrid Technologies' Executive.
The public hearing commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded shortly after 11 a.m. with several other major issues addressed and voted on included a proposed fare increase for metered taxi's in New York City.
Holly Roseberry, president of Hybrid Technologies stated, "On behalf of Hybrid Technologies I would like to thank Mayor Bloomberg's administration for being forward thinking in respect to emerging environmental technology. Chairman Mathew Daus and the board of commissioners' approval of this project speaks volumes about the pro-active nature of the TLC. We are honored to work with them on this ground breaking project, as we all know if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere."
Comments such as the Iconic NYC Yellow cab going green and New York City being the first to put into service a fully lithium taxi was the buzz at the public hearing. With a green light and approval, Hybrid Technologies will put into service a fully converted L-PT cruiser. Hybrid selected to utilize Daimler Chryslers PT Cruiser after several meetings with the New York City Taxi Commission.
The all lithium taxi will be hitting the streets of New York City within the next two months. It is anticipated that the L version taxi will also be used to highlight the Yellow Cabs 100th Anniversary in NYC which commences in 2007.
Ballard Power Systems 312V 67 MS electric drive system has been selected for the NYC lithium taxi due to its design and durability.
Hybrid Technologies - Sept. 18, 2006
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2007_Chrysler_PT_Cruiser_Li-Ion_EV.jpg
NYC EV Cab - Li-Ion based Chrysler PT Cruiser
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK - Hybrid Technologies, Inc., emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide proudly announces that after a unanimous Taxi and Limousine Commission vote, Hybrid will now supply a lithium powered L-PT Cruiser for use as a NYC Yellow Cab.
The vote at a scheduled TLC (Taxi and Limousine Commission) hearing was the result of a long process by both Hybrid and the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission. The program utilizes article 14 of the TLC charter which allows the introduction of advanced or experimental innovations. Taxi Commissioner Mathew Daus, under Mayor Bloomberg's administration as well as other Taxi and Limousine Commission members, were given a strong presentation by both the Taxi Commission as well as a top Hybrid Technologies' Executive.
The public hearing commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded shortly after 11 a.m. with several other major issues addressed and voted on included a proposed fare increase for metered taxi's in New York City.
Holly Roseberry, president of Hybrid Technologies stated, "On behalf of Hybrid Technologies I would like to thank Mayor Bloomberg's administration for being forward thinking in respect to emerging environmental technology. Chairman Mathew Daus and the board of commissioners' approval of this project speaks volumes about the pro-active nature of the TLC. We are honored to work with them on this ground breaking project, as we all know if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere."
Comments such as the Iconic NYC Yellow cab going green and New York City being the first to put into service a fully lithium taxi was the buzz at the public hearing. With a green light and approval, Hybrid Technologies will put into service a fully converted L-PT cruiser. Hybrid selected to utilize Daimler Chryslers PT Cruiser after several meetings with the New York City Taxi Commission.
The all lithium taxi will be hitting the streets of New York City within the next two months. It is anticipated that the L version taxi will also be used to highlight the Yellow Cabs 100th Anniversary in NYC which commences in 2007.
Ballard Power Systems 312V 67 MS electric drive system has been selected for the NYC lithium taxi due to its design and durability.