First WiFi, Now Hybrid Cars: Mayor Street Leads Big Cities into the Future

It's pretty cool to live in a city that leads the way on new technology issues. Mayor Street's office issued a press release that talks about the city's use of hybrid cars to reduce pollution and save city costs (35% lower fuel costs for the Prius fleet the city uses). The text:

Mayor Street said, "We are committed to the use of hybrids in the City fleet. The hybrid cars we have purchased and put into use have significantly lowered fuel costs. Using hybrids also has environmental benefits for our City through reduced carbon monoxide emissions. Hybrid cars are part of our City's future."

Utilizing hybrid vehicles are advantageous for city driving, where a great deal of driving is done at lower speeds. Once the vehicle exceeds twenty miles per hour, it is powered by a combustible engine fueled by unleaded gas. Purchasing hybrids include an extensive warranty program covering everything but brakes and oil.

And the city will be buying more hybrid vehicles, Fords and Toyotas. Less pollution, less cost. There's a look at what the future should be. I'm glad it's starting in Philadelphia.