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Paris plans electric car-sharing program

August 3, 2010

Following on its successful bicycle-sharing program, which has been a model for cities around the world, Paris plans to launch an electric car-sharing program next year. Under the Autolib program, the city would make 3,000 cars available in parking garages and on the street; about 1,000 charging stations will be installed. The program will be [...]

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Looking for the taxi of tomorrow

June 3, 2010

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for a taxi of tomorrow — specs call for an iconic design that incorporates sustainability, accessibility, driver comfort, and a superior passenger experience.

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Smart car-sharing service to expand

April 16, 2010

After a successful test with the City of Austin (TX), Car2Go will extend its car-sharing program to all Austin residents.

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Streetcar launches car-sharing app

January 26, 2010

Streetcar, the UK-based car-sharing service, introduced a new application that lets users locate, book, and unlock a car using their iPhone or iPod Touch.

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Zipcar introduces iPhone app

September 30, 2009

Zipcar, the Massachusetts-based car-sharing service, introduced a free application for iPhone and iPod touch users.

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Zipcar adds bike racks in Seattle and Portland

September 7, 2009

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Zipcar is equipping nine vehicles in Portland (OR) with bicycle racks and entry passes for selected state parks and national forests in Oregon and Washington.

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West Virginia PRT system back in service

September 1, 2009

The personal rapid transit system at West Virginia University is back in operation after a three-month break for diagnostics and system repair.

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Zipcar — Car-sharing goes mainstream

August 31, 2009

Zipcar has gone mainstream. Started almost 10 years ago in Cambridge (MA), the car-sharing service has 325,000 members and is about to turn a profit.

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Car-sharing launched in Utah

August 19, 2009

U Car Share came to Utah this week. Twelve vehicles are parked at Utah Transit Authority stations across the region, and the program is scheduled to expand to the University of Utah and other locations throughout Salt Lake City.

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Car-sharing fits the bill in Champaign-Urbana

August 17, 2009

In January, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, in partnership with the University of Illinois and the two cities, brought the Zipcar car-sharing program to Champaign and Urbana.

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