Nissan Mexico Selected to Produce New York City's “Taxi of Tomorrow.”

New York City is making strides to convert its taxis to a more energy efficient fuel source and they have chosen Nissan Meico to help achieve this goal.

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From CNS News, "A boxy minivan made by Nissan will be the next iconic yellow cab in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Tuesday.The model, selected from among three finalists in a city competition, is designed so that it could eventually be updated with an electric engine. The city is exploring the possibility of ultimately replacing the city's entire fleet of more than 13,000 taxis with vehicles powered by electricity."

Click the link to read more about the extra amenities (for business professionals and tourists), style, and the replacement timeline behind NYC's "Taxi of Tomorrow."