2006年VOA标准英语-Mass Transit Companies Moving to Hybrid Bu
时间：2018-12-16 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（四月）
By Mil Arcega
Washington, DC
28 April 2006
watch Mass Transit 1 report
Metrobus powered by hybrid 3 electric technology
Bus companies in the United States are reporting an increase in ridership as high fuel costs motivate more Americans to leave their cars at home. As Mil Arcega reports, fuel costs are also encouraging transit operators to explore alternative fuel sources and new technologies.
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In Washington DC, commuters say the Metro 2 stations appear more crowded than usual. One rider says, "It's usually empty about this time but the Metro train was packed today."
And with gasoline prices reaching new highs, some Americans say they're driving less. Another person says he is changing his driving habits as a result of the high cost of gas, "I mean the price is outrageous 4. It's definitely having an impact on my driving habits, no question."
Across the United States, transit companies are reporting increased ridership, as much as 20 percent in one midwestern state.
Jack 5 Requa
Jack Requa, the chief operating officer at the Washington Metropolitan 6 Transportation Authority says there is an obvious increase in ridership.
It's too soon to say if the increase is due to high gasoline prices but he says oil prices, now hovering 7 above $71 a barrel, are having an impact on everyone.
"If it went to $70 dollars, it can go to $80; the dependency, the supply are all in question. Costs are huge and getting bigger. I think people need to look at alternatives not only in fuels but also in modes of transportation."
That's one of the reasons why the Washington mass transit system has begun testing new hybrid buses. Running on a combination of electricity and diesel 8, the new buses cost about $200,000 more but offer greater fuel economy and dramatically lower emissions 9 than conventional buses.
Mr. Requa says, "It does cost more, but we are committed to trying to reduce emissions, reduce fuel costs. Reduce dependency on foreign oil, and it seems to be the technology of the day to do that.
- His luggage was lost in transit.他的行李在运送中丢失。
- The canal can transit a total of 50 ships daily.这条运河每天能通过50条船。
- Can you reach the park by metro?你可以乘地铁到达那个公园吗？
- The metro flood gate system is a disaster prevention equipment.地铁防淹门系统是一种防灾设备。
- That is a hybrid perpetual rose.那是一株杂交的四季开花的蔷薇。
- The hybrid was tall,handsome,and intelligent.那混血儿高大、英俊、又聪明。
- Her outrageous behaviour at the party offended everyone.她在聚会上的无礼行为触怒了每一个人。
- Charges for local telephone calls are particularly outrageous.本地电话资费贵得出奇。
- I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
- He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。
- Metropolitan buildings become taller than ever.大城市的建筑变得比以前更高。
- Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。
- The helicopter was hovering about 100 metres above the pad. 直升机在离发射台一百米的上空盘旋。
- I'm hovering between the concert and the play tonight. 我犹豫不决今晚是听音乐会还是看戏。