Tagged Chicago

Zipcar Brings Electric Vehicles to Chicago

Five Chevrolet Volts are available throughout Chicago for gas-free driving.

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Chicago Looks to Implement New Concession Fee at Airports

In the proposal, 10% of the revenues from the 11.1% concession fee would go to the companies to help mediate their expenses to stay at the city’s two airports, while the remaining 1.1% would help fund airport projects, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Chicago Car-Sharing Nonprofit Uses Solar-Powered Charging Station for EVs

I-GO Car Sharing announced that its electric vehicle project will add 36 all-electric vehicles to its fleet and 18 solar charging stations to provide clean power to its cars.

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O’Hare Airport Begins Work on New Conrac

Some worry the $8 daily rental fee to pay for the facility could go higher, "but we’re not planning on that at this point,” O’Hare rep says.

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City of Chicago Partners with Zipcar, Incorporates Car-Sharing Network with Existing Fleet

The city of Chicago has partnered with Zipcar to create an integrated program that will turn the existing fleet into a car-sharing network, potentially saving the city thousands of dollars over the next several years.

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O’Hare Car Rental Fee Closer to Reality

The $8-per-day fee would pay for a consolidated rental car center to accommodate two new runways at the airport. The new fee would go on top of a flat $2.75 fee on O'Hare rentals and an 8 percent tax.

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Chicago Airport Car Renters May Face New Fee

The $6 to $8 fee increase would go toward funding a consolidated rental car center at O-Hare International Airport. The fee, which could be imposed in the next two months, would be in addition to a $2.75 flat fee and an 8 percent tax already accessed on O'Hare vehicle rentals.

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Car Rental One-Way Fees Compared

In light of the recent airplane groundings, Cars.com calculated one-way rental fees for three major RACs.

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

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