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More news from Atlanta
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Richard
Hewatt, general manager of Atlanta Checker Cab, gave
Congressman John Lewis his first ride in a natural gas
powered taxi. It was reported that Congressman Lewis
enjoyed the ride and was impressed with the vehicle's
performance. He was excited about the progress being
made in the clean air campaign and pledged to return to
Washington and pass legislation designed to encourage
further use of alternative fuels. |
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General
Manager Rick Hewatt Plays Taxi Driver |
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Checker Cab of Atlanta was featured
in the Ford booth at both the Atlanta and Detroit auto shows. 1998
marked the first time ever that a Checker Cab was shown at a car
show, featuring Checker Cab's Natural Gas Powered Crown Victorias.
Checker Cab has the oldest and largest privately owned alternative
fuel fleet in the U.S.
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Checker Cab has been a huge participant in Clean Cities - Atlanta. They were
part of the successful partnership between the national Clean Cities Program,
the Gas Research Institute (GRI), Clean Cities - Atlanta, Atlanta Gas Light
Company, and Ford Motor Company to increase the number of NGVs and natural gas
refueling stations in Atlanta and increase public awareness of NGVs. Through a
$100,000 grant awarded by GRI, all of the players in Atlanta were able to put
together a successful project introducing brand new Crown Victoria dedicated
natural gas cabs, and 2 on-site refueling station.
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