Hybrid Power New York car services range from the stylish to the stinky. But they all have one thing in common: They¹re lumbering gas-guzzlers.
(Yes, you should feel guilty for renting that hideous Escalade limo.) Ozocar, a new hybrid-only car service, is changing the formula. Because luxury isn¹t about size, it¹s about attitude (and amenities). Stuck in traffic? Catch up on your e-mail with the wireless Internet router and backseat outlet. Laptop packed in the trunk? No sweat, most of the cars have an iBook waiting to be borrowed. Tired of 1010 WINS? There¹s Sirius satellite radio. The drivers are dispatched by GPS-equipped BlackBerries. That means no endless squawking on the airwaves and no trouble finding that gallery on Attorney Street. Most of the fleet comprises the adorable Prius which may look like a pip-squeak, but the back has a surprising amount of legroom. If you¹re an indulgent packer, ask for a hybrid SUV to tote you and the Tumi to the airport. A trip from Manhattan to JFK is $65; to LaGuardia is $50. The drivers are courteous and clearly love their cars. How could they not? They¹re cute, quiet, and use 70 percent less gas. So you see, it¹s actually pretty easy being gree --- You are currently subscribed to telecom-cities as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Manage your mail settings at http://forums.nyu.edu/cgi-bin/nyu.pl?enter=telecom-cities RSS feed of list traffic: http://www.mail-archive.com/telecom-cities@forums.nyu.edu/maillist.xml
