Hybrid Taxis Give Fuel Economy a Lift, Clean Cities, Fleet Experiences, April 2009 (Fact Sheet)

关键词: FUEL CONSUMPTION;    FUELS;    GASOLINE;    HYBRID ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES;    TAX CREDITS;    TAXICABS;    URBAN AREAS HYBRIDS;    HYBRID VEHICLES;    HYBRID TAXIS;    HYBRID FLEET;    HYBRID CARS;    TAXIS;    ALTERNATIVE FUEL FLEETS;    CLEAN CITIES;    Transportation;   

DOI  :  10.2172/952871
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102009-2776
PID  :  OSTI ID: 952871
Others  :  TRN: US201002%%1497

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Clean Cities helped Boston, San Antonio, and Cambridge create hybrid taxi programs. The hybrid taxis are able to achieve about twice the gas mileage of a conventional taxi while helping cut gasoline use and fuel costs. Tax credits and other incentives are helping both company owners and drivers make the switch to hybrids. Program leaders have learned some important lessons other cities can benefit from including learning a city's taxi structure, relaying benefits to drivers, and understanding the needs of owners.