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Introducing HOURCAR
• Car-sharing has arrived in the Twin Cities!
• HOURCAR is brought to you by the non-profit Neighborhood Energy Connection.
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The Neighborhood Energy Connection reduces pollution, conserves resources, and improves quality of life by offering tools for energy-efficient living.
NEC programs include:
• Statewide residential energy consulting
• Home energy improvement loans
• Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour
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Car-Sharing Evolution
Mobility Switzerland, founded in 1987 with 28 members and two cars, now serves 63,500 members with 1,750 cars.
Car-sharing crossed the Atlantic to Quebec, Canada, in 1994.
Today, 17 US car-sharing organizations serve 101,993 drivers with 2,558 cars.
HOURCAR was launched in June, 2005, as the first car-sharing program in Minnesota.
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Why a localnon-profit?
• Legitimate environmental mission & community control
• Ability to partner with communities, government, and donors
• Priced right: not to create a return for investors
• Economic benefits stay in the community
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Why Share Cars?
Most drivers own cars but rarely use them.
Fixed costs of car ownership: $7,800 per year!
Car-sharing “right-sizes” the amount of money spent on driving.
Plus, car-sharers drive less, which improves air quality, conserves fuel, and curbs global warming gas emissions.
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How does Car-Sharing Work?
Members reserve any car in the network, online or by phone, in 15 minute increments.
An on-board computer tracks member utilization by hour and mile.
Members receive a monthly invoice detailing utilization.
Business members code projects or departments when reserving cars for easy cost allocation.
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HOURCAR’s Green Fleet
HOURCAR has 16 cars in 15 locations.
The HOURCAR fleet is the most fuel-efficient car-sharing fleet in the world.
We chose the Prius for its great fuel efficiency and low emissions.
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RatesHOURCAR offers many
plans to choose from.
You can even customize a bundled package.
*Plus off-peak discount of $2.95/hour
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Hubs: Minneapolis• St. Anthony East• North Loop• Milwaukee Road Depot• Loring Park (2 vehicles)• Stevens Square• Wedge Co-op• Uptown YWCA• 46th Street Hiawatha Light Rail
Station• And coming soon: Augsburg
College
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Hubs: Saint Paul• Lowertown (2 vehicles)
• Mississippi Market ***PHEV hub
• Macalester College
• Park Midway Bank
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Unlocking the Car
The member holds their fob over the reader.
The car’s on-board computer recognizes the member and unlocks the door.
HOURCARs are safe and secure: Only the fob activates the ignition or locks the car.
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GasMembers leave the tank
at least ¼ full.
Gas cards are in the center console, and are used like a credit card at the pump.
Members are encouraged to use Blue Planet fuel from Holiday StationStores. Blue Planet is a low-sulfur gasoline.
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HOURCAR Presents:Minnesota’s First Plug-In
Hybrid• NEC demonstration
project
• Integrated into HOURCAR fleet
• Performance data capture, analysis, and dissemination planned for 2007
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Hymotion PHEV system
• Lithium Ion Polymer battery
• Recharges in 5.5 hours on 120V outlet, or 4 hours on 240V.
• 30+ mile range, to be field verified
• Less efficient in colder temperatures
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Hymotion L5 Technical Specifications
• Battery Type: Lithium Polymer• Energy: 5kWh• Charge temperature range: -10 deg C to 35
deg• Operation temperature range: -20 deg C to
45 deg• Charge Voltage: 120V/240V (15A circuit)• Charge Time: 5.5hrs/4.0hrs• Weight: 72.5 Kg• L5 Lithium Power specification
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Hymotion PHEV
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Hymotion Flex-fuel PHEV
• Ford Escape currently undergoing testing
• Roll-out anticipated in 2007
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The NEC: Taking fuel-efficiency to the streets
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Thank you for getting to know the NEC’s fuel-
efficient transportation
programs.