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Prius Owners from Metro NY and Long Island area

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
Our NEXT meeting Is on Sunday,  MAY 18th
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:
 
 
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.

 
- 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 - Photos ARE  NOW posted!
 

 


 
 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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Communities & Forums

Meet our members and gain valuable information on these forums:

E-Mail Updates:

 EMAIL   Click on the link to send email to make sure you are on our mailing list for important announcements and meeting notices. If the link does not work, email directly to: inform@lipog.org.

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Photo Albums

 

Our new online photo album is filled with pictures from our meetings, members  favorite photos, and some of our events.

 

 

 

If you have a favorite photo you would like added, please send them in to LIPOG.org

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