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==Electric cars== |
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In July 2011, car2go announced that 300 [[Smart ED]]s would go into [[carsharing]] service in [[San Diego]] and [[Amsterdam]] before the end of 2011. The company stated that the carsharing electric cars will have a range of {{Convert|84|mi}} and based on their experience with usage in other cities, they will most likely need to be recharged every two or three days. When reserving the electric car online, San Diego car2go members will be able to see the battery's [[state of charge]], so if the customer wants to go for an extended drive, the option is available to find the right car for that trip.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/amsterdam-to-get-europes-largest-evsharing-program-2267180.html|title= Amsterdam to get Europe's largest EV-sharing program|author= Relaxnews|date= 2011-04-13|work= The Independent|accessdate=2011-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/14/in-depth-car2go-goes-electric-in-san-diego/|title=In depth: car2go goes electric in San Diego |author=Sebastian Blanco|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=2011-07-14|accessdate=2011-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/car2go-daimler-backed-sharing-program-to-go-electric-in-san-diego/?emc=eta1|title=car2go, Daimler-Backed Sharing Program, to Go Electric in San Diego|author=Josie Garthwaite|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2011-07-13|accessdate=2011-11-18}}</ref> |
In July 2011, car2go announced that 300 [[Smart ED]]s would go into [[carsharing]] service in [[San Diego]] and [[Amsterdam]] before the end of 2011. The company stated that the carsharing electric cars will have a range of {{Convert|84|mi}} and based on their experience with usage in other cities, they will most likely need to be recharged every two or three days. When reserving the electric car online, San Diego and Amsterdam car2go members will be able to see the battery's [[state of charge]], so if the customer wants to go for an extended drive, the option is available to find the right car for that trip.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/amsterdam-to-get-europes-largest-evsharing-program-2267180.html|title= Amsterdam to get Europe's largest EV-sharing program|author= Relaxnews|date= 2011-04-13|work= The Independent|accessdate=2011-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/14/in-depth-car2go-goes-electric-in-san-diego/|title=In depth: car2go goes electric in San Diego |author=Sebastian Blanco|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=2011-07-14|accessdate=2011-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/car2go-daimler-backed-sharing-program-to-go-electric-in-san-diego/?emc=eta1|title=car2go, Daimler-Backed Sharing Program, to Go Electric in San Diego|author=Josie Garthwaite|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2011-07-13|accessdate=2011-11-18}}</ref> |
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===San Diego=== |
===San Diego=== |
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[[File:Car2Go Amsterdam Smart ED cropped.JPG|thumb|275px|Two car2go [[Smart ED]]s charging at the [[Herengracht]] in Amsterdam.]] |
[[File:Car2Go Amsterdam Smart ED cropped.JPG|thumb|275px|Two car2go [[Smart ED]]s charging at the [[Herengracht]] in Amsterdam.]] |
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| Company type | Public (subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Car rental |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, United States |
| Services | Carsharing |
| Parent | Daimler AG |
| Website | car2go.com |
car2go is a subsidiary of Daimler AG that provides carsharing services in several cities in Europe and North America.[1] As of July 2012, car2go operates with gasoline-powered Smart Fortwos in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Ulm, Lyon, Vienna, Toronto, Ontario; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Washington D.C.; and Miami, Florida. In November 2011 the world's first all-electric carsharing network was launched in San Diego, California, with a fleet of 300 Smart EDs.[2] A fleet of the same size was deployed in Amsterdam in late November 2011.[3]
Cities
car2go's service began in Ulm, Germany in October 2008 with Smart Fortwo microcars; a gasoline version with fully integrated solar roof. Unlike some carsharing programs, car2go is not station-based.
Service to the public in Austin, Texas, U.S. in May 2010 and launched a year later in Hamburg, Germany in the second quarter 2011.[4][5]
In Austin the car2go fleet is located throughout the greater downtown area and can be accessed on-demand or booked 24 hours in advance. The members may use the vehicle for as long as they like, without committing to a specific return time or return location. The driver can finish the rental in any available public parking space within the business area or at one of the specially marked car2go spaces.[6] Charges are based on minutes used and include fuel, insurance, parking and maintenance. There is a one-time registration fee of US$35.
Vancouver, British Columbia was the first Canadian city with the service. A fleet of 225 Smart "car2go edition" vehicles have been available to Vancouver car2go members since June 2011. car2go Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, joined two existing carshare services already operating in Vancouver.[7][8] Launches in Calgary and Toronto soon followed in the summer of 2012.
car2go service began in Washington, D.C. on late March 2012 with a fleet of 200 Smart Fortwo cars. The vehicles can be picked up and left at metered parking spots anywhere in the District.[9] Also in late March 2012, the service began its roll out in Portland, Oregon, with 250 Smart Cars across the city.[10]
The following table details all the cities where car2go operates as of September 2012:
| City | Country | Vehicles | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulm | Germany | 300 (25 EVs) | March 2009 |
| Austin | U.S. | 300 | May 2010 |
| Düsseldorf | Germany | 300 | February 2011 |
| Hamburg | Germany | 500 | April 2011 |
| Vancouver | Canada | 325 | June 2011 |
| San Diego | U.S. | 300 (EVs) | November 2011 |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 300 (EVs) | November 2011 |
| Vienna | Austria | 500 | December 2011 |
| Lyon | France | suspended | February 2012 |
| Washington DC | U.S. | 200 | March 2012 |
| Portland | U.S. | 250 | March 2012 |
| Berlin | Germany | 1,000 | April 2012 |
| Toronto | Canada | 250 | June 2012 |
| Calgary | Canada | 300 | July 2012 |
| Miami | U.S. | 240 | July 2012 |
| Cologne | Germany | 350 | September 2012 |
| Stuttgart | Germany | 500 (EVs) | November 2012 |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | 250 | tba |
Electric cars
In July 2011, car2go announced that 300 Smart EDs would go into carsharing service in San Diego and Amsterdam before the end of 2011. The company stated that the carsharing electric cars will have a range of 84 miles (135 km) and based on their experience with usage in other cities, they will most likely need to be recharged every two or three days. When reserving the electric car online, San Diego and Amsterdam car2go members will be able to see the battery's state of charge, so if the customer wants to go for an extended drive, the option is available to find the right car for that trip.[11][12][13]
San Diego
The world's first all-electric carsharing network was launched in San Diego on November 18, 2011. The service is provided with a network of 300 Smart fortwo EDs that are available on-demand for point-to-point trips. Members can use car2go with or without a reservation. The operating area is bordered by Imperial Avenue to the South, I5 and I15 to the East, Friars Road and Beryl Avenue to the North and all of point Loma extending to the gates of the Naval Station. Rates are US$0.35 per minute; US$12.99 per one hour; and 1 day (up to 24 hours) for no more than US$65.99.[2]
Amsterdam
Starting on November 24, 2011, Amsterdam became the fifth city with a car2go service globally, and the first in Europe with an all-electric fleet. The fleet of 300 Smart fortwo EDs will be available on-demand. These car2go vehicles and other electric cars in Amsterdam will have access to more than 250 charging stations in the city area. The number is expected to increase significantly up to 1,000 by end of 2012. Rates are 29 Euro cents (US$0.41) per minute; (US$18.23) per hour and a daily rate (24 hours) of o (US$55.10). If car2go is used for stop-overs, a special parking rate of 9 cents (US$0.13) per minute ( (US$7.63) per hour) will be calculated. Insurance, taxes, electricity and parking costs are included in this price.[3]
Apps
Third-party apps for Apple, Android and Windows Phone devices allow users to locate and book vehicles.
References
- ^ Ken Belson (2009-12-06). "Car Sharing In Texas". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
- ^ a b "car2go launches North America's first all-electric carsharing network in San Diego". Green Car Congress. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ a b "Daimler's car2go launches large-scale all-electric vehicle car-sharing fleet in Amsterdam". Green Car Congress. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Sebastian Blanco (2009-03-26). "car2go, carsharing in the smart fortwo, comes to Austin, Texas this fall". Autoblog Green. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
- ^ Jim Motavalli (2010-10-18). "Daimler's car2go Sharing Program Continues to Expand". The New York Times Wheels Blog. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
- ^ Donna Mei-Ling Park (2010-05-03). "car2go". The Auto123 Show. Retrieved 2010-08-06.
- ^ Vancouver's car-sharing market gets more competitive with arrival of car2go. Published 2011-04-28. Accessed 2012-01-03.
- ^ Jenny Wagler (2011-05-10). "car2go launch targets Vancouver". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
- ^ Abha Bhattarai (2012-03-25). "Zipcar gains two competitors for Washington drivers". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ^ Cassandra Profita (2012-03-29). "car2go Launches In Portland Saturday". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ^ Relaxnews (2011-04-13). "Amsterdam to get Europe's largest EV-sharing program". The Independent. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
- ^ Sebastian Blanco (2011-07-14). "In depth: car2go goes electric in San Diego". AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ Josie Garthwaite (2011-07-13). "car2go, Daimler-Backed Sharing Program, to Go Electric in San Diego". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
