Sunday, July 24, 2011

Get A Charge Out of Us! Cape Cod Plug In EV Recharging Centers & Stations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

The Energy Policy Act (EP Act) of 2005 (Pub. L. No. 109-58, § 1342) provided an income tax credit equal to 30 percent of the cost of installing new alternative fuel vehicle refueling property at each location by the taxpayer is limited to a maximum of $30,000 in the case of business property

If the refueling property is acquired by a tax-exempt organization, governmental unit, or a foreign person or entity, and the use of that property is described in section 50(b)(3) or (4), the company that sold the fueling equipment can claim tax credit – but only if they provide the customer with written notification of the credit value

Other Incentives

Up to $7,500 Federal Tax Credit for purchase of new electric cars – based on battery size
The U.S. stimulus package contains EV and infrastructure incentives

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Portable Charger - Level 1

Leviton's Evr-Green^TM 120 Portable Charger provides the most flexibility for charging your electric vehicle. It can be plugged into any standard 15A receptacle found in just about any house, building or public facility. You won't need to worry about limiting the distance of your trip based on the range of a single charge!

Friday, July 22, 2011

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TAXI ‘ON DUTY’; NEW PEOPLE MOVER RUNS ON GREEN FUELS WITH NEW ENGINE OPTION | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TAXI ‘ON DUTY’; NEW PEOPLE MOVER RUNS ON GREEN FUELS WITH NEW ENGINE OPTION

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2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi
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Transit Connect Taxi goes into production and will be available for the 2011 model year
Transit Connect is built on a dedicated commercial vehicle platform, tested to Ford’s toughest truck standards, offers a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine and is designed to meet the extreme demands of taxi service
A new engine prep package allows conversion to efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas)
Transit Connect’s roomy, easy-to-access interior provides passenger comfort and ample luggage storage space, even after modification to contain CNG/LPG fuel tanks

2011 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC & TAXI MEDIA SITE
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2010 – The Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships later this year as a 2011 model, adding to Ford Motor Company’s leadership in the North American taxi market.
Making the announcement today at the Chicago Auto Show, Ford also said it will introduce engine prep packages on all Transit Connect models – base and taxi – allowing conversion to efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas). Both CNG and LPG are popular among taxi operators because of their low cost of ownership.
The roomy, flexible interior of the Transit Connect – the 2010 North American Truck of the Year – is perfectly suited for taxi service and conversion to CNG and LPG. The vehicle’s 135 cubic feet of cargo space accommodates a compressed gas tank while leaving ample passenger legroom and cargo capacity.
“While meeting with taxi operators in cities throughout the U.S., we found considerable interest for vehicles that run on alternative fuels,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “The Transit Connect Taxi, combined with an engine modified by Ford to use CNG/LPG, is designed to meet that need. This marks a new era in ‘green’ transit.”
To further serve taxi operators, Ford will provide required calibration specifications for the CNG or LPG conversion. By properly following Ford’s specifications, the conversion can be completed without voiding the engine’s warranty.
The alternative fuel advantage
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 percent to 40 percent less greenhouse gas emissions. Propane also burns cleaner than gasoline.
“Compressed natural gas and propane offer more than sufficient power for vehicles because they are high-energy fuels,” said Rob Stevens, Transit Connect chief engineer. “Another natural benefit for these fuels is they provide an overall lower emission of greenhouse gases compared to gasoline. Additionally, operating on CNG or LPG provides the operators lower fuel/operating costs for their fleet.”
Furthermore, nearly 87 percent of natural gas used in the United States is domestically produced. There also are government tax credit incentives for fleets to convert to alternative fuels.
Since October 2009, CNG prep packages have been available on E-Series vans with 5.4-liter and 6.8-liter gas engines.
A conversion-ready interior
The Transit Connect Taxi offers an outstanding interior package for people and cargo. With its open architecture, the taxi provides excellent interior headroom and passenger visibility. The vehicle’s rear seat has been moved back three inches to maximize passenger comfort. Plus, with 6.5 inches of ground clearance, passengers step easily through the dual sliding doors. Additional climate control ventilation has been added for rear seat passengers.
The Transit Connect Taxi also features a wiring upfit package with a hole in the roof for signage, vinyl front and rear seats, rubber rear floor, sliding second-row windows and standard third-row windows – all of which are factory installed. Additional installation of technology and other taxi modifications such as roof signage and the optional seating partition are handled by taxi upfitters in local markets.
The vehicle’s cargo area easily accommodates compressed natural gas tanks directly behind the second-row seat, still allowing ample luggage storage.
Technology on the go
Ford is collaborating with Creative Mobile Technologies, LLC (CMT), to integrate premier payment processing and passenger information technologies in the Transit Connect Taxi.
Ford and CMT also are developing strategies for potential integration of Ford Work Solutions, a suite of productivity technologies for business owners providing a wireless in-dash computer with full high-speed Internet access and navigation. “Ford has demonstrated a significant commitment to support the taxi industry with not only a dedicated product but also with the commitment to work with the technology companies that support the industry,” said Jason Poliner, chief operating officer, CMT. “Ford understands that the taxi business is not just the vehicle but a complete technological solution.”
Evidence of how this technology could work in the future is included in the Transit Connect Taxi. It also features an 8.4-inch electronic infotainment and navigation screen that shows cab fare, news, weather, sports scores and stock ticker. With the touch screen, passengers also can select their choice of programming, follow the taxi’s journey on a map, or scroll through a list of points of interest along the route – including restaurants, museums and shops.
Once at the destination, the screen displays the fare with options to pay via cash, credit or debit. Cardholders can swipe their card, select a pre-calculated tip recommendation or utilize the touch screen to enter a tip amount, and complete the transaction right from their seat.
Building on taxi leadership
The “green” taxi isn’t new at Ford, which has been a leader in the taxi business for decades. Ford was the first manufacturer to introduce gas-electric hybrid-powered taxis into North American fleets with the launch of the Ford Escape Hybrid in San Francisco and New York City in early 2005.
Built on a dedicated commercial vehicle platform and tested to Ford tough truck standards, the Transit Connect Taxi – including gasoline-powered versions and those modified to operate on CNG/LPG – is designed to meet the extreme demands of taxi service.
With its standard 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, the conventionally powered Transit Connect is expected to deliver an estimated 30 percent improvement in fuel economy over many of today’s traditional taxis.
“Transit Connect already has proven that it offers tremendous versatility for commercial fleet use,” said Gerry Koss, Ford fleet marketing manager. “The Transit Connect taxi, combined with the capability for CNG/LPG conversion, further demonstrates its flexibility.”

State awards electric vehicle charging stations to 25 cities and states across the Commonwealth

07/22/11 · 11:44 am :: posted by editor ShareThis

Barnstable, Falmouth and Nantucket to receive clean energy grants

105 charging stations to be installed across the state

Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. announces the awarding of 105 electric vehicle charging stations to 25 communities across the Commonwealth. These stations will aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provide Massachusetts residents with state-of-the-art clean energy alternatives. Photo courtesy of the EEA.

Friday in Lexington, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. announced that the state will be constructing 105 electric vehicle charging stations in 25 cities and towns from the Berkshires to Cape Cod. Three towns on the Cape and Islands--Barnstable, Falmouth and Nantucket--will receive the charging stations. Massachusetts cities and towns were invited the EEA's Department of Energy Resources to apply for the grants.

"Placing these state-of-the-art charging stations in cities and towns across Massachusetts supports the Administration’s clean energy agenda – augmenting our nation-leading efforts in the areas of green jobs, Green Communities, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray.
The charging stations will be located on downtown streets, parking garages, shopping malls, schools and colleges and commercial and industrial parks, according to a release from the EEA. Additional stations will also be installed at Logan Airport, in Logan Express lots and at MBTA commuter lots.
According to the EEA, the project is funded with approximately $280,000 made available through a settlement obtained by Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office in 2007 for alleged pollution control equipment violations by an Ohio-based power plant. That funding was subsequently augmented through a public-private partnership with Coulomb Technologies of California, which received a U.S. Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to provide installation of electric charging equipment and re-granted awards in the form of charging stations to Massachusetts cities and towns through the company’s ChargePoint America program.

"With transportation responsible for 26 percent of greenhouse gas emissions produced in Massachusetts, it is prudent for the Commonwealth to take a multi-faceted approach to improving the way we drive and the vehicles that we buy – including investments to expand the use of electric vehicles," said DOER Commissioner Mark Sylvia.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Ford's Transit Connect Taxi -- Zap's new Electric Taxi

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Need to Hire a Cab ? How About A Veteran Owned Business!

Plug In Prius 2012

Saturday, July 16, 2011

PSA Public Service Announcements / Cababilities in Advertisments

This is our extended plan to offer PSA or Public Service Announcements or straight and gay advertisements for a month of six months period.

We could offer veterans transportation to VA facilities, and co-sponsor PSA with the VA, VFW, or local veterans organizations. e.g. - Veterans for Peace of Cape Cod.

In the UK, Clyde's Taxis Advertise themselves!

Welcome to Clyde Taxi Advertising
Clyde Taxi Advertising was established in 1999 as a specialist company to supply advertising on London style taxis not only in Scotland but, throughout the UK.

Whether you wish to vinyl wrap an entire nation-wide taxi fleet, or just have a single branded taxi in a city, Clyde Taxi Advertising has the solution to meet your needs.

CTA can offer various taxi advertising formats including Full Digital Wraps, Mega Side wraps, Super-Side advertising, Tip-up Seat advertising, Branded Receipt pads, Leaflet Dispensers and new to our portfolio are Logo Mats (they sit on the floor in the rear of the cab adorning your logo and message for all to see).
At Clyde Taxi Advertising, we can supply taxi advertising in most major towns and cities throughout the UK including London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen to name a few.
Clyde Wraps (Vehicle Graphics) is a division of Clyde Taxi Advertising and specialise in all aspects of vehicle wraps and vehicle graphics which includes everything from simple vinyl lettering to the print and install of full colour vehicle vinyl wraps and can cater from a single vehicle to an entire fleet be it a Car, Taxi, Bus, Coach, Smart Cars, Vans, Scooters & Trucks. Click here to go to the Clyde Wraps (Vehicle Graphics)website.

Please feel free to browse our website at your leisure and if you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact our sales team on 0870 70 30 400 or email info@taxiadvert.co.uk
REMEMBER: WE WILL BEAT ANY OTHER COMPANIES GENUINE QUOTE.

I called around the world and we could offer this Wrap Session for our possible added business plan in partnership with a company who has been a leader in this field for 10 years. We could offer businesses and organizations a way for them to get their words on our green CabAbilities. This could spin a whole new revenue stream for our cooperative owner-workers!

What is a Wrap?

No it's not a Corner Store Sandwich!

But It Is Food for Your Commercial Thoughts!

Full Taxi or Auto Wraps

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Maximum impact with tremendous results.

A Full Wrap commands attention in any setting by transforming any vehicle into a powerful moving billboard. It doesn't matter what angle it is viewed from, the public eye will always be drawn to it. Red, blue, gold, pink or brown, the original colour of your vehicle is irrelevant, Clyde Wraps has it covered!

One of the remarkable features of a complete vehicle wrap is that the design takes on a life of its own by incorporating even the body shape of the vehicle. One design, when applied to several different vehicle bodies, produces several different impressions because of the unique 3D canvas it is showcased upon.

When you want to make a lasting impression, Go Big, Go Bold - GO FULL WRAP !

Partial Wraps

This approach combines the traditional cut-vinyl application with the impressive photographic capabilities of the digital realm. With premium design, this powerful combination delivers eye-catching results every time. A partial wrap is ideal for companies with set budget considerations and is a fantastic, cost effective solution for that extra visual punch in fleet advertising.

With a partial vehicle wrap, you maximise impressions with minimal investment. We take a close look into all aspects of your unique vehicle canvas. Vehicle colour, size, dimensions, and overall body-style are just some of the factors we consider in designing each clients' custom vehicle billboard.