Electric Car Company Launches Car-Sharing Program

[Baack]

BALTIMORE — The nation's first all-electric car-sharing program debuted Tuesday at the city's Inner Harbor, with manufacturer Electrovaya hoping urban residents seeking to go green and curious tourists will take the concept for a spin.
Electrovaya Inc. is offering its Maya 300 for rent at the Maryland Science Center. The car can go up to 120 miles on one charge of its lithium-ion battery system, and it gets its juice from a regular 110-volt outlet.
"This is an example of what science centers do best," said Van Reiner, president and CEO of the science center. "We are showcasing new technology, and that's what makes us so excited."
Ten cars will be available starting Wednesday through the new car-sharing Web site Altcar.org. A two-hour trip costs $29, with discounts for science center members.

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[rich_t]

I'll pass.

[L.B.]

You want to see a REAL electric car?

Google "Tesla Motors"

And they're made in the USA!!!

[kajidono]

Or google "EV1" and see what isn't made in the USA.

[YbeLegal]

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[kajidono]

I still can't afford a $100,000 car, no matter how shiny it is. I like that someone is trying but until I can afford one it doesn't really help me out at all.

[MrMustard]

Originally Posted by L.B.

You want to see a REAL electric car?

Google "Tesla Motors"

And they're made in the USA!!!

they look cool, but they are awful expensive. If they could get the price of that Model S sedan down to $20,000 from $50,000 they'd sell a million of them.

[L.B.]

Originally Posted by MrMustard

they look cool, but they are awful expensive. If they could get the price of that Model S sedan down to $20,000 from $50,000 they'd sell a million of them.

If you factor in the cost of gas, that $50,000 model will cost as much as a $30,000 car in the long run. Not bad IMHO and I expect it to get even better.

[kajidono]

Doesn't help if you can't qualify for a loan that high.