New york Taxi

[memike]

Has anyone in New York seen these new electric Taxi's yet.
I just learned about them today.
I can't find any specs on them yet!
New York said they already have them in use.

I would like to know the cost of this taxi.
And the expected life of them. :tool:

And will it toe a small boet :thumbup:

 

[FASTBACK340]

I picked up Amy from JFK yesterday and saw a bunch of Prius running around with TL&C plates (Taxi...Limo...Private Car Service...). No yellow cab spottings as of yet, but then again, I'm not in Manhattan all that often.

 

[1973dartswinger]

I'm goign to the car show next week sometime. I think they might be having a display on 100 years of taxi or something. Ill have to check it out, also when going there ill see if i see anything.

 

[1973dartswinger]

Just got back from the auto show, this is what i got. Not sure if this is the one your talking about but its not eletric, well i dont think it is.







Heres what is on the hand outs,

The Standard Taxi has been designed and engineered to exceed teh functionablity of vehicles which are currenty beling used in the north american taxicab marketplace

Price - less then the current competition
Durability - designed for comercial use
Number of Passengers - 5 (4 in rear compartment & 1 wheelchair)
Passenger Volume(cu. ft) - 112.3
Luggage Capacity (cu. ft) - 26.7
Interior Volume INdex(cu. ft) - 139
Cargo-style Space(cu. ft) - 150
Vehicle Length - 196.5
Vehicle Width - 79.4
Vehicle Height - 75
Door Opening Height - 56
Turning Circle (feet) - 36
Fuel Capacity (gals.) - 20
Factory Direct Engine - Reliable GM 4.3l v6 calibrated for taxi-duty cycle(Gasoline, LPG, or CNG)



For More Information visit www.standardtaxi.com

 

[memike]

Here is some information I found


According to Green Car Congress1, Hybrid Technologies is producing electric conversions of the DaimlerChrysler PT Cruiser, which then go into service “as taxi units for Paratransit, a large, California-based transportation non-profit.”

The lithium PT Cruisers use a 320V battery pack that weighs 272 kg (600 pounds) and offers a cycle life of more than 1,500 charges. The taxi has a range of up to 150 miles, and can be fully charged in 5?6 hours using a conventional 110 volt current, according to the company.

 

[1973dartswinger]

i musta been mistaken, the taxi i showed is displayed as "the taxi of the future" so though tha tmight be what ya were lookin for. Sorry i cant help ya ne more

 

[memike]

Thanks for your great report and Yours may be the choice New York made!
When I seen that the PT Cruiser was in a production choice I was hoping some one has seen them and how true my finding was. :scratch:

 

[Longgone]

Did you see on the news today the couple that took a N.Y. cab to Arizona. A $4000.00 fare!

 

[memike]

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