Thursday 17 September 2015

BlueIndy electric car sharing service opens in Indianapolis


Credit: IndieStar

Bolloré BlueCar electric car sharing service, in operation for some time in France, is principally notable for use of solid-state batteries. Plans to begin operations in Indianapolis, have just come to fruition, under the name, Blue Indy.

https://chargedevs.com/newswire/electric-car-sharing-service-opens-in-indianapolis/

A similar service in London, is planned for 2016.

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