$9 per Hour Electric Car Rentals in Tennessee from Green Commuter
Green Commuter, a clean energy company launching a fleet of zero-emission vehicles, has announced it received a $750,000 grant from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to launch an electric car sharing service in the Tennessee city.
Next up, Green Commuter will launch its fleet of 20 Nissan Leafs that will be parked at some 20 new charging stations at various locations in Chattanooga, which is the first mid-sized city in the United States to get an electric car sharing program.
The Transportation Authority award to Green Commuter is part of a $3 million grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to build solar-assisted car charging stations in Chattanooga. The grant enabled Green Commuter to purchase the Nissan Leafs from a local dealer, and set up a local service and maintenance system.
The Tennessee program will utilize Green Commuter’s technology and mobile phone app that enables licensed drivers with a clean driving record and a credit card to rent a car for as little as $9 an hour. The app allows commuters to find a nearby rental electric car, unlock the vehicle and start the engine.
“This grant continues Green Commuter’s efforts to make electric vehicles available to larger numbers of drivers at an affordable price,” said CEO Gustavo Occhiuzzo. “We look forward to helping Chattanooga become a more sustainable city by providing its residents with our clean technology innovations.”
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