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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

Green Car Congress

Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. The initial fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series and the MINI Cooper, will be located on the streets of Seattle for immediate use. Renting your own vehicle via ReachNow.

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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Customers whose cars were made in China but would prefer that people thought otherwise can have the option of showing the American logos, at a subscription cost of $US8 a month. Personally, I’m not totally convinced by the Tesla experiences I’ve had (yes, the comment section is below, fire away, fan boys and girls).

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

For her car sharing had subcategories of: Car sharing is expanding our mobility Roundtrip One-Way Personal Vehicle Sharing (which can include fractional ownership models) Then there’s scooter sharing and bike sharing (also with subcategories of public, closed campus and peer-to-peer [P2P]). Hertz has 8,500 locations in 150 countries.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

With gas prices going up and the cost of electric cars coming down, there are real economic benefits to driving electric,” said April Bolduc, EAA President. The Mini Cooper SE was one of the big hits of the day, and BMW was kind enough to bring along the pre-production iX and i4 as well as a beautiful i8.”

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

With gas prices going up and the cost of electric cars coming down, there are real economic benefits to driving electric,” said April Bolduc, EAA President. The Mini Cooper SE was one of the big hits of the day, and BMW was kind enough to bring along the pre-production iX and i4 as well as a beautiful i8.”

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

A multi-partner team, led by PNNL as part of the Battery500 research consortium, will receive an award of up to $10 million per year for five years to drive progress on DOE’s goal of reducing the cost of vehicle battery technologies. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy. Con Edison.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

It’ll be mostly driven by the cost of gas. – BMW AG’s Mini brand is testing a plug-in model in the United States. The first Japan-built car goes on sale in the United States and Japan next year to fleet customers such as corporations and local governments. I’m guessing close to 50/50.

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