Earlier this week, the city announced a new electric food cart pilot program with the goal of phasing out diesel generators for the city\u2019s more than 20,000 food carts.<\/p>\n
Ten food carts in Queens have been selected to test rechargeable electric batteries for six months.<\/p>\n
Advocates say they hope it will create safer working conditions for street vendors and quieter streets for New Yorkers.<\/p>\n
Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, the first executive director of the Office of Street Vending Services, joined \u201cThe Rush Hour\u201d on Friday to talk about the pilot program and a new outreach initiative.<\/p>\n
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