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Archive for July, 2010
How do you feel about BP writi…
Friday, July 30th, 2010http://fb.me/y2cD4Eo2
Friday, July 30th, 2010I was proud of the modest gard…
Friday, July 30th, 2010I was proud of the modest garden I planted this year – that was until I saw these pictures of Rick Bayless’s home… http://fb.me/DVoI9hxU
City Council unanimously appro…
Thursday, July 29th, 2010City Council unanimously approves 24-hour liquor sales at O’Hare and Midway. Good idea or not so much? http://fb.me/A719v3t8
“Thanks to a federal grant, Ch…
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010“Thanks to a federal grant, Chicago’s I-GO municipal car sharing program will be one of the first to add electric… http://fb.me/CrVqjCHb
thinks this is all the more re…
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010thinks this is all the more reason to go electric. http://fb.me/ANrNUkdr
I-GO Car Sharing CEO, Sharon F…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010I-GO Car Sharing CEO, Sharon Feigon, watches as Mayor Daley cuts the ribbon at today’s B-cycle event: http://fb.me/ubKn02Vo
is proud to say that Chicago j…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010is proud to say that Chicago just became the 4th major U.S. city to set up a bike sharing program! We attended… http://fb.me/D7snGcr0
doesn’t like the sound of this…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010doesn’t like the sound of this! Illinois has the largest budget deficit in the nation. http://fb.me/FPRXXJeh
Porshe is developing an electr…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Porshe is developing an electric sports car: http://fb.me/CqzYXdGX
Any Citi bank members with the…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Any Citi bank members with the bank’s smartphone app should upgrade to the new version as soon as possible. http://fb.me/DfzRNX3n
In the news: I-GO’s electric car plans
Monday, July 26th, 2010
I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon with the Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle (iMiEV).
We’ve had a blast at I-GO previewing Mitsubishi’s new i MiEV electric car. It’s not yet available to the American public, but it was parked at our Wicker Park office for a few weeks — enough time for the I-GO and CNT staffs to fall in love with the cute, little bugger.
I-GO has plans to add lots of electric vehicles (EVs) to our fleet by the end of 2011, combined with a network of EV charging stations that will be built around Chicago. Our evaluation so far? Lookin’ good, i MiEV. 100 miles to the gallon on a single full charge works for us. It’s got some pep, a nice turning radius (you could squeeze it into pretty much any parking space), and it’s a smooth, comfortable ride, too, with a surprising amount of space in the back seats and cargo area.
I-GO members got a charge out of the i MiEV too. We invited members to a sneak preview of the car on Tuesday, July 27, at our office.
Want to know more?
Jon Hilkevitch writes about I-GO’s EV plans in the Chicago Tribune.
Mary Wisniewski profiles I-GO’s EV agenda in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Time Out Chicago covers our iMiEV preview event and interviews I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon.
We also posted a few photos of the iMiEV and our member party on Flickr.
And First Business, a syndicated TV news program that airs locally on WCIU, just broadcast a segment on I-GO’s electric car plans.
i MiEV, myself & I-GO http://f…
Monday, July 26th, 2010i MiEV, myself & I-GO http://fb.me/yK4C4bH0
I-GO is bringing electric cars…
Monday, July 26th, 2010I-GO is bringing electric cars to car sharing. Read about it in the Chicago Tribune http://bit.ly/8Y8lSc
I-GO is bringing electric cars…
Monday, July 26th, 2010I-GO is bringing electric cars to car sharing. Read about it in the Chicago Tribune http://bit.ly/8Y8lSc
I-GO is going electric. Read a…
Monday, July 26th, 2010I-GO is going electric. Read all about it in the Sun-Times today http://bit.ly/bIrJ4H
I-GO is going electric. Read a…
Monday, July 26th, 2010I-GO is going electric. Read all about it in the Sun-Times today http://bit.ly/bIrJ4H
is also featured in the Chicag…
Monday, July 26th, 2010is also featured in the Chicago Sun Times today: http://fb.me/DZxp0AM6
has a write up in the Chicago …
Monday, July 26th, 2010has a write up in the Chicago Tribune today. Check it out here: http://fb.me/DDSj8i0A
Got the hots for I-GO this sum…
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Got the hots for I-GO this summer? Join now for only $25 & get $25 in free driving! http://bit.ly/9j9UWi
Come to “I-GO’s i MiEV Demo Pa…
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Come to “I-GO’s i MiEV Demo Party” Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Mitsubishi’s adorable, new,… http://fb.me/D4iqYBLR
will be checking out the Milwa…
Friday, July 23rd, 2010will be checking out the Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest this weekend and you should too! http://fb.me/DA8N6opZ
I-GO members are invited to a …
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010I-GO members are invited to a special preview of Mitsubishi’s new i MiEV electric car next Tues, July 27, at our… http://fb.me/CUN9ZgwK
Take it or i Miev it
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Get a sneak peak at Mitsubishi’s new electric vehicle at a free special event for I-GO members only!
WHAT:
I-GO’s i MiEV Demo
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 27, 5:30pm – 8pm
WHERE:
I-GO Car Sharing (at the Center for Neighborhood Technology)
2125 W. North Ave., Chicago, Illinois
(Light snacks & refreshments will be served)
Please RSVP to Lauren@igocars.org with your name and the names of any guests.
Mitsubishi’s adorable, new, zero-emissions electric vehicle (EV) puts the grin in green. It gets up to 100 miles on a full battery charge. Emits only 30% of the CO2 of a gas-powered minicar even when taking into account emissions at the power plants that generate the electricity needed to charge the car. And it costs at least one-third less to drive (or even less, depending on the price of electricity and whether it’s charged during off-peak hours) than a comparable gasoline vehicle. The i MiEV gets its oomph from high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries and a compact, highly efficient motor.
Oh, and it looks like an egg. Or, if Japanese anime is your thing, a Pokemon character. If it had cheeks we’d pinch them.
So why are we telling you this? Because I-GO is one of the few places in North America where Mitsubishi has chosen to demo the i MiEV, currently sold only in Japan. And we’re inviting I-GO members to drop by our office to take a spin.
As an environmentally driven nonprofit, I-GO is making plans to add electric vehicles to its fleet. The i MiEV demo is a rare sneak preview of one such EV our members may be driving in the near future. We’d love to hear what you think of it. Your feedback will help us evaluate our EV options.
We’ll also be doling out discounted I-GO memberships at the event. So bring along a friend, family member, coworker, or classmate who’s been contemplating the car-sharing lifestyle. And queue up for a ride around the block in the i MiEV with I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon.
No, you can’t reserve the i MiEV for an I-GO trip — yet. But you can reserve any of the other diverse, low-emission vehicles in our fleet. Half of them are hybrids. Two are plug-in hybrids that also get stratospheric mileage and help reduce our addition to oil and gas.
RESERVE AN I-GO CAR TODAY!
At I-GO, we’re focused on an greener, cleaner tomorrow. Renewable energy and dwindling dependence on fossil fuels. Affordable sustainability. Car sharing is already eco-friendly. Let’s plug in and make it even friendlier.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010thinks the idea of banning eye rolling (in Elmhurst) is a bit over the top. What about you? http://fb.me/DwDtj8nt
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010is happy to hear about this! http://fb.me/EfOKN9M7
Seen on the Purple Line this w…
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010Seen on the Purple Line this weekend http://twitpic.com/2726fo
Talk about putting the cart in…
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010Talk about putting the cart in front of the horse http://bit.ly/clzGDT
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010wants to know what you think about the full-body scanners coming to Midway airport (they’re already in O’Hare): http://fb.me/Fl032Knw
Spotted on the Purple Line thi…
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010Spotted on the Purple Line this past weekend. http://fb.me/DRI02Pd4
is loving the ‘Ville’, a foldi…
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010is loving the ‘Ville’, a folding bicycle that transforms into a shopping cart in just 4 steps. What do you think… http://fb.me/E3CJqsZU
The top 100 FREE apps for your…
Monday, July 19th, 2010The top 100 FREE apps for your smartphone: http://fb.me/xcJYw19K
Want to spend a month at the M…
Friday, July 16th, 2010Want to spend a month at the Museum of Science and Industry? You could win $10,000 and a bundle of tech toys! http://fb.me/EFTYL8e9
Abogo lets you find out how mu…
Friday, July 16th, 2010Abogo lets you find out how much a typical family spends on transportation in a specific neighborhood. In… http://fb.me/DwGW46gk
Good news for car sharing in N…
Friday, July 16th, 2010Good news for car sharing in New York City: http://fb.me/CmVvOlp0
86 days after the disaster beg…
Thursday, July 15th, 201086 days after the disaster began, BP finally caps the oil well. http://fb.me/CoPKrYCE
The New York Times talks about…
Thursday, July 15th, 2010The New York Times talks about Chicago’s Bloomingdale Trail. Have you been on the trail before? Do you think it… http://fb.me/vonyfNEx
wants to know who is going to …
Thursday, July 15th, 2010wants to know who is going to Pitchfork this weekend? And who are you excited to see play? http://fb.me/ARj3j9IX
Sunday afternoon in the park w…
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Sunday afternoon in the park with I-GO – http://eepurl.com/IvVZ
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010wants to know what you think about “congestion pricing”? When would you be willing to pay more to get there faster? http://fb.me/BDQh1EFF
Good news for Chicago foodies:…
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Good news for Chicago foodies: http://fb.me/t1zb94jJ
Our new Ford Fiesta in Warren …
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Our new Ford Fiesta in Warren Park makes a lucky seven Chicago Park District locations for I-GO. We’ll also be… http://fb.me/Es2k1WD1
I-GO & Chicago Park District e…
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010I-GO & Chicago Park District expand CPD car-sharing program http://bit.ly/crEx6h
Sunday afternoon in the park with I-GO
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Chicagoans love their parks and justifiably so — the Chicago Park District does an amazing job maintaining a diverse collection of green recreational gems scattered in neighborhoods across the city. I-GO and the CPD have been working together for a long time to bring car sharing to the park employees and nearby residents of several park locations.
With the recent addition of a 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback (ID# 4453) at Warren Park (6601 N. Western Ave.) in west Rogers Park, I-GO now has cars at seven CPD parks: Ridge, Independence, Margate (pictured above), Kosciusko, South Shore Cultural Center, Warren, and Horner. (Search for them by neighborhood here.) The The all-American Fiesta is, indeed, a party on wheels: It sports voice-activated SYNC technology and Sirius Satellite Radio amenities.
“The important partnership with I-GO Car Sharing allows the Chicago Park District to continue our greening initiative efforts, an important core value at the Park District,” says Brendan Daley, Director of the Office of Green Initiatives at the Chicago Park District. “The Park District recognizes the importance and benefits of having a car sharing program available to our staff, which helps reduce our fleet fuel costs and wear and tear on our vehicles. Additionally, placing I-GO vehicles in some of our parks allows us to provide park patrons an opportunity to be good environmental stewards.”
We heartily agree and think it’s a great example of local green thinkers collaborating to promote a sustainable path toward an even greener, cleaner Chicago.
Want to learn more about the program?
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Monday, July 12th, 2010Know anyone thinking of joinin…
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Know anyone thinking of joining I-GO? Tell ‘em to stop by our booth at this weekend’s Folk & Roots Fest for a… http://fb.me/EoPnFBXq
Roots, roots, roots for the home team
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
There aren’t many organizations in Chicago that can lay claim to being a historic treasure and vibrant cultural magnet for local communities. The Old Town School of Folk Music, a half century old and counting, definitely fits that description. From the old timers like Odetta and John Prine who gigged there back in the day to the globally inspired diversity of musical instruction and performance that prevails today, the OTSFM is one place locals have always rooted for.
Speaking of roots, I-GO will once again have a booth at OTSFM’s annual Folk & Roots Festival this Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. This is one of our fave summer fests — so laid-back, with such a unique musical lineup — and we’ll be celebrating by dishing out $25 discount I-GO memberships to fest goers.
If you’re in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, stop by, get your world-music groove on, and get on-board with huge savings at I-GO!
What would the Wright brothers…
Thursday, July 8th, 2010What would the Wright brothers think of this? So cool. http://fb.me/CCY4Osdt
Update on the Bike Book: http:…
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Update on the Bike Book: http://fb.me/CwZXLsUC
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010wants to congratulate Kim Ziya…
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010wants to congratulate Kim Ziyavo and Benjamin Recchie for each winning $20 in driving credits for their next I-GO… http://fb.me/Ct59JXD0
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010doesn’t like this one bit! http://fb.me/E8A2RtSW
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010is happy that Gov. Quinn signed legislation to protect bicyclists on Illinois roadways: http://fb.me/DZEJ70AH
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010hopes you had a great holiday weekend! What did you do for the 4th of July weekend? Respond below and one lucky… http://fb.me/B25lzv3o
Think you are super green? We…
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Think you are super green? Well, have you ever thought about staying green even after death? Interesting article… http://fb.me/zOo1ambg
is featured in The Field Museu…
Thursday, July 1st, 2010is featured in The Field Museum’s new exhibit ‘Climate Change’. It is an interactive exhibit that focuses on… http://fb.me/AKfRAdgG
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