March 30th, 2009
From Green Right Now Reports
Daimler has announced it will bring its car2go mobility concept to the U.S. by fall of this year. The first international pilot will start in Austin with an initial fleet of about 200 fuel-efficient smart fortwo cars.
The car2go concept is based on a fleet of smart fortwo vehicles that are available for rent to registered members, making city driving as easy as using a mobile phone. Unlike other car-sharing programs, Daimler says its car2go program offers the freedom to get in a car and drive at any time of day without reserving a car in advance. The vehicle can then be used for as long as required and returned to any available parking location within the defined area of operation – a mobility solution offering maximum flexibility.
The U.S. introduction coincides with the expansion of the pilot in Ulm, Germany, where the company opens the service to the public on March 26 after the internal test which started last October.
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