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Electric Batteries Power NYC Food Carts | New York City News
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New York City is testing electric batteries on ten food carts in Queens to replace noisy, polluting diesel generators—aiming for quieter streets, cleaner air, and safer conditions for vendors. If scaled citywide, it could slash emissions equal to 30,000 cars annually. The pilot in Flushing Meadows, a high-traffic hotspot, evaluates real-world performance, with vendor-friendly pricing and built-in safety like automatic fire suppression. Success could mean a greener, healthier future for all NYC food vendors.
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