Residents in New Jersey and New York are still scrambling and assessing the damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Many also had -- or still have -- to deal with closed gas stations.
Hybrid and electric car owners had a much easier time, however. They were able to avoid the endless lines waiting for the precious few litres of fuel available.
In New York, part of the city's taxi fleet is proving quite popular, namely Ford Focus Hybrid Taxis. Stranded commuters also received help from some EV owners.
Will Sandy turn out to be the tipping point for many Americans who used to discard alternatively powered vehicles? Time will tell...
Source: usa.indiandrives.com
Hybrid and electric car owners had a much easier time, however. They were able to avoid the endless lines waiting for the precious few litres of fuel available.
In New York, part of the city's taxi fleet is proving quite popular, namely Ford Focus Hybrid Taxis. Stranded commuters also received help from some EV owners.
Will Sandy turn out to be the tipping point for many Americans who used to discard alternatively powered vehicles? Time will tell...
Source: usa.indiandrives.com