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MyCityWay integrated with BMW’S DriveNow EV sharing fleet in San Francisco

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The benefit of having these assets brought together under one umbrella and interacting with each other is that users, for example, will not only be able to search for a nearby restaurant, but then also find directions, check traffic patterns and live traffic cameras, and locate available street or garage parking nearby.

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BMW launches ParkNow mobile parking service; more details on DriveNow electric car-sharing service

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There are an estimated 505,000 vehicles in San Francisco, yet only 448,000 parking spaces available at any given time. After registering online or in-person, customers can locate and book an available car using the DriveNow web site or mobile app. On weekdays, the total vehicle population increases by approximately 35,000.

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EVmatch: The EV Charging Solution for Apartments and Condos

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And surprisingly, there aren’t enough publicly available EV chargers in my area (Oakland and Berkeley, CA) to be able to reliably charge when I need to. there are over 100 EVs per every available fast charger. EV drivers can check station availability, make reservations in advance, or park and book a session on the spot.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Young Americans rank car rides second only to book lending as things they are most open to sharing. The pilot is being offered to select Ford Credit customers in California—including Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco; as well as in Portland, Oregon; Chicago and Washington, D.C. It runs through November.

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