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Tesloop: Bringing Autopilot to Car Rental
With a fleet of 12 Teslas, Southern California-based Tesloop is increasing access to the semi-autonomous, zero-emissions vehicles.
With a fleet of 12 Teslas, Southern California-based Tesloop is increasing access to the semi-autonomous, zero-emissions vehicles.
The 31 founding partners span the areas of OEM, parts and components manufacturing, electric vehicle services, and digital map services.
The new mobility JV will work closely with the Zotye-Ford manufacturing JV, which will build a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand, pending regulatory approval.
Just in time for Earth Day, Lyft expects the new initiative to offset over a million metric tons of carbon.
car2go has published a white paper showcasing the five main reasons why electric carsharing plays a role in the development of electric mobility.
This is the second city launch for ViaVan, following its launch in Amsterdam last month.
Hourcar partnered with Xcel Energy to convert to an all-electric fleet and shift to a hub-based, one-way carsharing service.
Both residents and tourists will be able to access the carsharing service through their smartphones.
The new QTA is about three times the size of the previous facility, and at peak shifts can hold 220 rental car employees working to clean and fuel 430 cars per hour.
Rental rates are tentatively set at 100 New Taiwan dollars for 30 minutes, with every additional minute slated at NT$5.
The partnership with Wacom allows for a signature pad that connects directly to the Navotar system.
While Bluecars have a round-trip range of over 100 miles when driving on city streets, they must remain in the “Blue Zone.
Tesla had previously tried to open a dealership inside the mall, but was blocked by a local dealership association.
The Green Fleet 100 Most Influential list highlights prominent figures in environmental fleet management and is a mix of fleet managers, vehicle manufacturers, government figures, campaigners, and company bosses who have all had an impact in making the fleet industry greener.
Zipcar reservation costs include gas, maintenance, insurance, and 180-miles of driving.
Plenty of plug-in hybrids, all-electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles arrived at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show for fuel-conscious fleet managers and enviornmentally friendly consumers. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
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