Hybrid Technologies lithium-battery-powered taxi cruising NYC
We know there has been some skepticism about announcements from Hybrid Technologies, but it seems they've made good on their promise to put a lithium-battery-powered taxi on the streets of New York City. The company just announced that a converted PT Cruiser is now in full service in the Big Apple.
But if you're one of the people who likes to single out HT for bluster in their press releases, the new one does dream big, which you might want to flag for next time: "Hybrid Technologies is fully prepared and capable of retrofitting most of the fleet of taxis in New York." That's quite a statement, what with over 12,000 medallion taxi cabs in New York. Still, HT says that City Hall has requested more taxis and medallion owners like the reduced medallion fees and the possibilities of federal and state emissions initiatives and grants when driving green. It sounds like HT's next step is to build "up to 200 lithium powered long range taxis for fleet placement in New York City." That just leaves 11, 799 or so to go. Good luck to 'em.
Related:
- Electric Smart from Hybrid Technologies on display at SEMA 2006
- Lithium PT Cruiser taxi cabs planned for NYC
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moogy 8:16PM (3/08/2007)
It's a start... lets go on to the next step.
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kert 12:59AM (3/09/2007)
huh, any second-hand reports on this ? Anyone can put a company banner on any car, doesnt mean the car is anything that its claimed to be.
An interview with the cabdriver ?
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66coronet 9:58AM (3/09/2007)
I'm surprised they are using the PT cruiser. It's been said that the back seats do not have much cushion. Since the back seats are removable they needed to stay light. Or maybe it’s because the seats have a solid bottom instead of a spring style bottom that has room to give.
I love my PT cruiser.
I wonder if they will do the HHR too.
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Jeff 11:04AM (3/10/2007)
i'd really love to see someone build a hybrid Crown Vic. Lord knows there are enough Crown Vic taxis and police cruisers idling all over North America...
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