a diesel may be in the works

 Up for a little Free Parking?
From KOB.com:

“City Council wants more drivers to qualify for free parking. A bill being introduced would extend the benefit to hybrid cars and ‘green vehicles.’
Any car that can pass a “Green Vehicle Guide” would get a pass to park for free. The guide requires cars to have a lower emission, lower carbon emission, and be fuel efficient.
Right now, hybrid cars are able to park in Old Town, downtown and Nob Hill for free. City Council wants to see all cars have that benefit.
City Councilor Martin Heinrich said the plan would continue the city’s effort to lead the country in environmentally-friendly …read more