Originally published on Bikocity. (Editor’s Note: as much as we focus on electric cars here because of their many benefits over gasmobiles, it’s important to remember the benefits of some even cleaner transportation options — like walking, public transit, and bicycling.) Walking is apparently the least stressful mode of travel … [continued]
Originally published on Icebike. So, right off the bat, if you don’t know what a bikeshare is, it’s a program in which many bicycle stations are set up and people can rent a bike to use for a certain timeframe and return it at the same or a different station. … [continued]
A new electric vehicle sharing program may soon be headed to the Québécois city of Montreal, based on new plans revealed by the mayor of Montreal, Denis Coderre. While Montreal is currently home to a number of different carsharing programs, these programs don’t include access to many electric vehicles (EVs) … [continued]
Acura has developed a new luxury hybrid with a 377 HP propulsion system that consists of three electric motors and a V6 engine. 119 HP of the power is provided by the electric motors and a 260-volt battery pack, while the other 258 HP is provided by the gasoline engine. … [continued]
Communauto has just started a new carsharing program in Montreal, Canada. Based in the Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, the new pilot program will offer Canada’s first 100% all-electric, one-way carsharing program. The pilot project will analyze all of the benefits and impacts associated with such a carsharing program. The project includes 20 electric vehicles that … [continued]
In a world where petrol is growing ever more expensive and gas-guzzling cars are looked at with a sort of snobbish disparagement, new ways of getting around are beginning to emerge and become a priority for many. One such method is car-sharing, and new research has found that car-sharing can become even more popular […]
