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The New York Times receive the Dodge Sprinter PHEV

Under the results of the demonstration of a company's fleet and Process Technology in the State of New York, Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler AG, the division of the group chose the New York Times, one of the major U.S. newspapers and media major in New York, the first institution to receive the first medium-duty plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The company received the Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and used as a transport unit to conduct the New York Times printing in College Point, Queens Company headquarters Manhattan.

"We are proud that the New York Times is the first major entity in the State of New York with a car plug-in hybrid electric of our fleet, "said Tom Lombardo, vice president of manufacturing, the New York Times." When we were approached by NYPA and DaimlerChrysler, we immediately knew that I wanted to participate. We are delighted to support the use of clean energy, sustainability and technological in the plug-in hybrid. "He added.

Alliances like this are necessary for new technologies to move forward. The daily operation New York Times Dodge Sprinter plug hybrid will give DaimlerChrysler the valuable real world experience necessary for the development and hybrid lithium-ion group powertrain. "Said Mark Chernoby, Vice President - Advance Vehicle Engineering, Chrysler Group.

For the Dodge Sprinter PHEV possible, DaimlerChrysler, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Con Edison worked to put the vehicle at the New York Times. The partnership also aims evaluate the technology plug-in hybrids for use in actual driving environments.

As Timothy S. Carey, CEO NYPA:

"The New York Power Authority has a long history of green initiatives to help improve the air quality in New York area and we are fully committed to the commercialization of zero emission vehicles and reducing emissions in the streets of the city. We are particularly pleased help demonstrate a hybrid electric vehicle is so versatile that can be connected at home to recharge. In the future, vehicles of this type could be used to power a house in case of power failure. "

Meanwhile, Randolph S. Price, Vice-Chairman of the Environment, Health and Safety, Con Edison also said: "Con Edison Group Research and Development recognizes the potential of this plug-in electric vehicles Hybrids have a profound impact on the environment. Electric vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce our dependence on oil abroad and reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions. As a supplier of electricity for nine million New Yorkers, Con Edison is seeking new applications, the environment for the electricity grid. "

Unlike Chrysler Group Jeep powered by a monstrous shock Jeep clean diesel engine on board the Dodge Sprinter PHEV battery is combined with a lithium-ion batteries. Energy can be replenished by plugging the vehicle to a conventional electrical outlet 220. The Dodge Sprinter PHEV has also Regenerative last minute, which equates to fuel efficiency and emissions reduced.

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