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The famous yellow cabs that circulate in the streets of New York diversify their car models.
From now on, customers can be picked up on board a Tesla Model 3, reports
Automobile Propre
.
To win against other models, Tesla had to adapt its vehicle and make it meet a number of criteria.
The interior of the car had to be large enough to fit a bulkhead between the passengers and the driver.
It was also to be equipped with air conditioning for the rear passengers and have easily cleanable seats.
#Tesla # Model3 winning hearts and minds in New York City as first Yellow Cab in Manhattan.
Could this be the gateway for many more EVs in the taxi community?
We certainly hope so!
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- TheTeslaLife (@TheTeslaLife) November 7, 2020
Electric autonomy to save money
The Tesla Model 3 was also - and obviously - to adopt the iconic yellow color of New York taxis.
The model offered by Tesla passed the agency responsible for distributing licenses to taxis, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, and was finally approved.
According to
Clean Automobile
, the Model 3 has several advantages over the 13,500 taxis that already circulate in the American city.
Its autonomy is particularly important and it could allow operators to save money.
The vehicle could also have the benefit of popularizing electric mobility in the city.
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