Next time you hop in a New York City yellow taxicab, it might be more silent, luxurious, and a good bit quicker than the Ford Crown Victorias or Nissan NV200s you're used to. Why? Because it could be a Tesla Model 3 . In another achievement for the California automaker, the Model 3 has been approved for taxi service in New York City. That happened after review by the city's official Taxi & Limousine Commission, which deemed the car worthy and capable of shuttling passengers around the Big Apple. Like all other approved vehicles, the Model 3 will be modified for service. Outside, it'll get bright yellow paint, official decals, and an illuminated roof sign to signify its working role. Inside, a partition will be mounted to separate the first and second rows, and cameras installed to monitor driver and passenger safety; the standard exterior cameras will stay in place. Presumably a rate-calculating taximeter must also be fitted, which may slightly obstruct the Mode...