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Prius Owners from Metro NY and Long Island area
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Welcome to LIPOG!
The members of the New York - Long Island Prius Owners Group
take pride in our hybrid cars and meet on the 2nd Sunday of each
month to share experiences and discuss modifications, improvements
and hidden secrets of our cars.
All are welcomed!
We invite you to browse our website and
attend our events. Even if you don't currently own a Prius our members are
more than happy to answer any
questions you may have about the Toyota Prius. You can also join our discussions on
PriusChat.
And now for the latest happenings...
Sunday May 11th is Mothers Day, so
Come and meet the newest members of
LIPOG
Horacio is in the process of planning a road trip for June 2008 - A ride out to
Montauk!
He will soon be contacting all members with the details of the road trip.
If you are interested in information on
hybrid technologies or in buying or selling a hybrid,
visit
GreenAuto.com
-and be sure to mention the Long
Island Prius Owners Group!
Richard
attended our April meeting and has a nice write-up in the
site's blog.
- Don't forget to unblock your front grill and to change out your cabin filter!
- UPDATED:
Check out the
latest photos
of our meetings
- Several of our members
were interviewed for an upcoming article in the NY Daily News.
We'll let you know when it's published.
PAST EVENTS:
.jpg) Horacio (aka MRBigH) has completed his next
generation
PHEV conversion.
Wonder why he's smiling?
How does 22 miles on electric and
92 miles per gallon
combined Gasoline/PHEV with a full battery charge
sound !!!
Details of this groundbreaking modification will
be posted soon.
In the mean time, be sure to check out the pages
devoted
to his first PHEV conversion.
- Do you currently have the GPS option in your Prius, or are you thinking about buying a Prius with this Option? Read one of our members comments and observations on the Toyota GPS System here.
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Our first
"INSTALL Day" to help our members install
accessories and perform modifications was held
on
Oct 14th and was a great success Thanks to all of the participants
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Photos ARE NOW posted!
- ROAD TRIP!
AUGUST 12, 2007 - LONG ISLAND
LIGHTHOUSES!
More and more Long Island
towns are becoming Hybrid Friendly:
- NEW:
Port Authority GREEN PASS - Q&A
Q: What is the new PA Green Pass discount? A: The new PA Green Pass Discount Plan offers a special $4.00
toll rate during
off-peak hours to low-emission vehicles that get at least 45 miles
to the gallon and meet the California Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)
or pre-model year 2005 hybrid vehicles certified to the California Ultra
Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). Currently eligible vehicles are:
Honda Insight (2000 to 2004 models) Honda Civic (2003 to 2008 models) Toyota Prius (2001 to 2008 models)
Q: Is the Port Authority Green Pass valid everywhere E-ZPass is accepted? A: The Port Authority Green Pass is an E-ZPass that may be used at any crossing or road that accepts E-ZPass as a form of toll payment. However, unlike the white "regular" E-ZPass tag, Port Authority Green Pass users pay only $4 when they use their tag at Port Authority crossings during off-peak hours. The Port Authority Green Pass is accepted at all crossings and roads that accept E-ZPass, however, the Port Authority Green Pass discount only applies to Port Authority crossings. Q: How do I sign up for the new PA Green Pass Discount Plan? A: Port Authority E-ZPass account holders who drive qualifying vehicles can request that the Green Pass Discount Plan be added to their account. Customers must submit a copy of their motor vehicle registration for the qualifying vehicle. After confirming the vehicle’s eligibility, the E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center will issue a green-colored E-ZPass tag for use only in the qualifying vehicle. The Port Authority will begin accepting requests for the Green Pass Discount plan on March 2, 2008. To request the Green Pass Discount, please send a letter and include a copy of the registration to the E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 149004, Staten Island, New York 10314-9004 or visit a walk-in center to supply the needed information. Please note that tags will not be issued on the spot, as verification of vehicle eligibility is required. Or fax the information to: 718-390-9772
- The
Town of Oyster Bay is offering
residents free parking to hybrid vehicle owners at the beaches and
railroad
parking lots
- The
Town of
Huntington : The proposed amendment to the town code went
into effect on Jan. 1, 2007, allowing owners of alternative fuel or
hybrid vehicles to obtain a "Keep Huntington Green" sticker
and then
park for free in metered spaces, at town beaches or in the town's
commuter parking lots. Huntington thus becomes the first
municipality in the state to offer incentives to drivers of
environment-friendly cars and trucks. Read this
article published on 02-28-2008
- New York State
Clean-Pass: allows access on HOV lane on the LIE for hybrids
- NY State Thruway Authority
GREEN PASS
Discount: Offers a special 10% discount to Hybrid
vehicles getting
at least 45 miles to the gallon. This includes 2001 - 2008 model
years of the Prius.
- The
Town of
Babylon has purchased 21 hybrid vehicles for the town fleet.
- And now Verizon's Fleet in New York State Gets Greener With
Introduction of 40 Hybrid Sedans.
Read this
article published on 01-14-2008
If you know of any other town or state initiatives to benefit hybrid
drivers - please let us know!
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