ALBANY, NY – New York Governor George Pataki showcased a new plug-in hybrid car that is being added to New York State’s vehicle fleet, according to the All American Patriot Web site. Earlier this year, the governor announced a $10 million program to convert the 574 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet to be plug-in hybrids, which can achieve significantly higher mileage with lower emissions of harmful pollutants.

“Emerging energy technologies are providing exciting new opportunities for us to break away from our long-term reliance on petroleum, while also helping to protect our air quality,” Governor Pataki said. “Plug-in hybrids use advanced battery technology to nearly double the typical miles per gallon for hybrid vehicles, meaning we can lower fuel consumption and decrease harmful emissions. It is clearly a vehicle that has the potential to revolutionize the industry, and I am proud that New York is leading the way in promoting these development and use of these vehicles.”