article thumbnail

Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

Green Car Congress

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. We thank NYSERDA for their partnership in helping to make this happen.

article thumbnail

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. The new-generation Toyota Hybrid System in the 2020 Highlander Hybrid combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG.

article thumbnail

Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

Green Car Congress

concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. g/m 3 ), followed by the MTA New York at 251 ?g/m

New York 418
article thumbnail

Volkswagen brings diesel Alltrack Concept to New York; offroad ability with wagon versatility

Green Car Congress

Alltrack Concept in New York. Volkswagen is showing a diesel-powered Alltrack Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The Alltrack concept on display in New York features Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

New York 231
article thumbnail

NY governor announces $3M for municipalities to purchase zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

This round of funding will be administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) through the New York State Grants Gateway and includes the following: Clean Vehicle Rebates: $500,000. DEC will accept applications until 24 July 2020, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.

Purchase 230
article thumbnail

Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.). With a 40% thermal efficiency (41% for hybrids), the 2.5-liter

New York 207
article thumbnail

Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

Green Car Congress

New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively. Tabb, Gina S.

Taxi 249