http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18800305/from/RS.5/
I've seen a few Ford Escape hybrids in the city but most are still Crown Vics.
This should be a good chance to see how durable hybrid powertrains really are. NYC cabs take a lot of abuse and probably drive more than any car on the planet. I swear it seams like at least 50% of the cars in Manhattan are taxis.
JadedZ28 05-23-2007, 04:15 PM i agree, and those cabbies arent easy on them either! MASH the accelerator, crush the break peddle over and over and over again!
2000GTP 05-23-2007, 04:22 PM I saw that on the news earlier today. I wonder how many other big cities are going to run with this idea also. Here in Chicago the cabbies are wanting an extra dollar mandatory charge to help with the escalating fuel costs.
muckz 05-23-2007, 05:04 PM peddle over and over and over again!
interesting... i think i'll be resorting to their subway/metro
Bert02SS 05-23-2007, 05:32 PM i agree, and those cabbies arent easy on them either! MASH the accelerator, crush the break peddle over and over and over again!
Similar to the "brake pedal", I suppose?
This rush to hybrids in NYC, while a blatantly political move, will help prove durability and real-world mileage of the things.
JadedZ28 05-23-2007, 06:45 PM Similar to the "brake pedal", I suppose?
This rush to hybrids in NYC, while a blatantly political move, will help prove durability and real-world mileage of the things.
oh no! you got me! :rolleyes:
Bert02SS 05-23-2007, 07:06 PM oh no! you got me! :rolleyes:
No offense meant. It's a common mistake hereabouts. A lot of guys mix up lose and loose. "You can lose a part that gets loose and falls off".
Chrome383Z 05-23-2007, 08:23 PM Boy are they gonna be pissed when they have to spend the price of a new car buying 3 battery packs over the course of 300,000 miles.
Seems like a waste of money to me.
94Camaro_Z_28 05-23-2007, 09:40 PM Just more politicians showing they're idiots.
Boy are they gonna be pissed when they have to spend the price of a new car buying 3 battery packs over the course of 300,000 miles.
Seems like a waste of money to me.
They have been using Hybrid Ford Escapes for over 2 years now. This cab owner (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/04/20/004462.html)says they save him $5000 a year.
Here is another article http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070522/cltu102.html?.v=29
Just more politicians showing they're idiots.
How do you figure? Over 100,000 miles the Escape Hybrid will conserve approximately 1,666 gallons of gas over a traditional cab. Less pollution and they are cheaper to operate. Plus it is a good way for Ford to test the durability of the Escape hybrid since they will be running 24/7 in NYC
Evilfrog 05-23-2007, 11:49 PM They have been using Hybrid Ford Escapes for over 2 years now. This cab owner (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/04/20/004462.html)says they save him $5000 a year.
Here is another article http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070522/cltu102.html?.v=29
How do you figure? Over 100,000 miles the Escape Hybrid will conserve approximately 1,666 gallons of gas over a traditional cab. Less pollution and they are cheaper to operate. Plus it is a good way for Ford to test the durability of the Escape hybrid since they will be running 24/7 in NYC
At that point is about when the batteries will need to be changed. We will defentily learn how cost efficent hybirds can be by doing this.
Josh452 05-25-2007, 12:15 AM Great news but I see the Chevrolet Volt becoming the #1 choice for many cities before 2015.
AdioSS 05-25-2007, 09:59 AM i agree, and those cabbies arent easy on them either! MASH the accelerator, crush the brake peddle over and over and over again!
That makes Taxis the perfect vehicle to use electric motors. An electric motor makes all its torque instantly and regenerative braking can keep help increase the mileage.
colin911 05-25-2007, 10:19 AM I have a feeling we're going to be laughing at these hybrids by 2012. Well, maybe a few years later than that. It just seems so primitive to put both a motor and an engine in a car to increase fuel economy. Go all elecric or go home lol
I have a feeling we're going to be laughing at these hybrids by 2012. Well, maybe a few years later than that. It just seems so primitive to put both a motor and an engine in a car to increase fuel economy. Go all elecric or go home lol
I'll save my laugh until the electric car that can get 300 miles on a 3 min. charge comes out. I'll probably be waiting a lot longer than 2012.
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