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Monday, January 31st, 2011$2/hour discount on I-GO cars in February!
Monday, January 31st, 2011|
Savings at I-GO are about to get twice as nice.
![]() Throughout February, we're increasing the hourly-rate discount on vehicles in I-GO's Discount Car Program from $1 to $2! While we're at it, we'll also offer twice as many discount cars as usual in all of our city and suburban neighborhoods. Here's the deal:
Reserving a discount car is as simple as 1-2-3:
Now, go ahead and pocket those two bucks you just saved, and give yourself a pat on the back for driving smart with I-GO. Happy driving! * The special $2 discount pricing applies only to trips taken from Feb 1-28, 2011. It does not apply to reservations made during this time for trips scheduled after Feb 28, 2011. ** The $2 discount pricing does not apply to 24-hour day-rate vehicle reservations, reservations made any time between midnight and 6am (already discounted at $4/hour), or Mon-Thurs 9pm-7am overnight reservations (already discounted at $29). |
I-GO is offering a special $2/…
Monday, January 31st, 2011I-GO is offering a special $2/hour discount on select cars in all neighborhoods during February http://bit.ly/bEkh6t
Good take on the new indie int…
Thursday, January 27th, 2011Good take on the new indie int’l carshare association I-GO is part of http://bit.ly/dPJWkc
I-GO part of new global car-sharing association
Monday, January 24th, 2011
Chicago’s I-GO Car Sharing is among the founding members of a new international car-sharing association that announced its formation on Monday, January 24, 2011.
Eighteen car-sharing organizations from around the world have announced formation of an association that sets the ethical, social and environmental bar for the car sharing industry. The driving principles of the new CarSharing Association (CSA) focus on environmental and social impact and responsibility, education, research and ethical practices.
MEDIA ALERT: I-GO is a key fou…
Monday, January 24th, 2011MEDIA ALERT: I-GO is a key founder of international car-sharing association – http://eepurl.com/cnFs1
More EV eye candy from Motor C…
Thursday, January 20th, 2011More EV eye candy from Motor City http://bit.ly/ewDH6t
I-GO goes to Detroit: Day 2
Thursday, January 20th, 2011I-GO’s Electric Vehicle Project Manager, Jonathan Goldman is plugged into the EV displays and demos at this week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We’ve asked him to snap some pix and captions for us as he makes the rounds. Here’s Jonathan’s spin on Day Two:

The Li-ion Motors Wave II, which won the Automotive X Prize for most fuel-efficient vehicle: 187 mpg equivalent!

The Prius plug-in hybrid will be available in 2012.

The Toyota Rav 4 Electric will also be out next year. It's a partnership between Toyota and Tesla, which will supply batteries and other components.

Honda Fit electric concept car.
Vital reading for anyone who w…
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Vital reading for anyone who wants to know how Chicago’s next mayor will tackle green issues http://bit.ly/ekAjhC
Chicago no. 1 in road congesti…
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Chicago no. 1 in road congestion? Proof positive we need to support car sharing and public transit http://bit.ly/gy88Wc
Chicago number one in road congestion
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
As if we needed more incentive to promote car sharing, public transit, bikes, and your own two feet. A new study by the Texas Transportation Institute ranks Chicago as the worst city in the U.S. in terms of road congestion. The Chicago Tribune plastered the grim news on its front page today.
Car sharing’s number-one goal has always been to reduce the number of cars on the road. I-GO has estimated through its own studies that one I-GO shared vehicle replaces up to 17 owned vehicles on our streets. Fewer wheels on the road also reduces our dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels and the amount of CO2 spewed from tailpipes.
Consider these numbers we’ve gathered from our own member survey research:
I-GO’s Impact in 2010
- Fleet averaged 36 MPG (exceeds 2016 CAFE standards )
- Reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMTs) by 120 million miles
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 45,000 metric tons
- Saved members $48 million
Car sharing isn’t just part of the solution. It’s become a vital necessity. Help us spread the message!
Motor City, here we come http:…
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Motor City, here we come http://bit.ly/f0rAgR
I-GO goes to Detroit
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Jonathan Goldman, I-GO’s Electric Vehicle Project Manager, arrived in Detroit today to check out the North American International Auto Show. I-GO added two plug-in hybrid electric Priuses to its fleet in 2009. Since then, we’ve been exploring our EV options even more as the electric-car industry is poised to go mainstream in a big way. We’ve plugged in Mitsubishi iMiEV and THINK City EVs at our office to test-drive, and it seems like every day brings news of another EV charging into the spotlight as more automaker get into the EV game.
We’ve asked Jonathan to send us comments and photos as he makes the rounds in Detroit. Here are a few so far:

- Ford Transit Connect Electric on the test track. I was able to take a ride — very nice!

- Ford has a major display set up around electric vehicles, including a test track. Here’s the Focus Electric on the track.

- Volvo will be releasing the C30 Electric in 2012.
The S in Tesla’s Model S must …
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011The S in Tesla’s Model S must stand for “smooth” http://vimeo.com/18614767
I-GO’s THINKing for itself htt…
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011I-GO’s THINKing for itself http://bit.ly/grfANa
THINKing for ourselves
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011Designed in Scandinavia, originally funded by Ford, manufactured for the U.S. market in Elkhart, Indiana. THINK describes its bite-sized City EV as an all-electric, zero-emission car for fleet applications and urban commuters. We’ve got one plugged in at the I-GO office currently to test out. We’ll let you know what we THINK.
Check in to I-GO on FourSquare…
Thursday, January 13th, 2011Check in to I-GO on FourSquare – http://eepurl.com/ceUzv
Encouraging to see Ford hiring…
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Encouraging to see Ford hiring again http://on.wsj.com/h2dAm2
BuyWithMe is offering I-GO mem…
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011BuyWithMe is offering I-GO membership & $30 driving credit for just $35 ($105 value). Just 5 days left! @BuyWithMeCHI http://bit.ly/g7nORW
Even squirrels are nuts about I-GO
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Photo by Jim McDermott, I-GO Fleet Assistant







