While the carsharing firm Zipcar has historically made use only of a per-hour or per-day rental pricing system, the company is now testing a new pay-per-mile pricing system for short trips, in select cities, according to recent reports. The way that the pilot program works, apparently, is that you pay a … [continued]
Alongside my climate news, renewable energy news, bicycling + transit news, and electric vehicle news roundups, here’s a roundup of top electric vehicle news from around the interwebs. Eliminating Air Pollution– One Molecule at a Time World’s First 3D-Printed Building Completed In Dubai Joya Da Terra Makes Sustainable Footwear From Coconut Fiber Seattle’s Bullitt Center Stands As The Greenest … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. In recognition of BMW Group’s 100-year anniversary, carsharing firm DriveNow has cut its prices — with the BMW i3 now available for just 34 pence a minute in London — according to an email sent to CleanTechnica and EV Obsession. The new price drop is … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. As part of a new partnership with Westminster City Council and Volkswagen UK, Zipcar’s London fleet will now include 50 brand-new Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrids, according to an email sent to CleanTechnica and EV Obsession. The new Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) can … [continued]
This article jumps into 3 things: 1) my experience using (& loving) carsharing 10–12 years ago, 2) a new study out of London on the benefits of carsharing (or “car clubs” as they call them there), 3) a short pitch to help me and another dude here in Poland launch electric carsharing … [continued]
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller has taken to the airwaves again to emphasize the company’s refocus on electric cars, as well as “mobility services” like carsharing, ridesharing, etc. This is not the first time Mueller and other Volkswagen execs have indicated that they would shift toward an ambitious, leading (… potentially) launch into electrification … [continued]
In our 7th article pulled from Electric Cars: What Early Adopters & First Followers Want — a new report from CleanTechnica, EV Obsession, and GAS2 — I’m jumping into some of the really juicy stuff — specific features people want, car classes people are interested in, and some specifics regarding batteries. We asked only the non-owners/lessees … [continued]
The new Split ride sharing app solves the “trust” issue while providing employers with a new HR perk, like child care and wellness coaching.
Great news came on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show as newcomer Evercar officially launched its electric on-demand carsharing service. This is an exciting announcement given the popularity of carsharing services, which Evercar is specifically targeting with its service, and it should help to increase exposure to EVs — to both drivers and passengers. It’s … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. DriveNow and London City Airport have partnered to make the popular car sharing program available to travelers using the popular English airport, according to a recent email sent to EV Obsession. The partnership marks the first occasion of a UK airport playing host to a … [continued]
