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SolarChargedDriving.com covers I-GO’s EV plans

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

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“There are some skeptics who say, ‘Well, electric cars. Yeah that’s great, but the power is coming from coal-fired power plants. You’re just switching one source of pollution for another.’ Not so with what we’re doing. It’s going to be completely clean straight down the line.”

That quote come from Jonathan Goldman, project manager of I-GO’s Electric Vehicle Program, which has steadily been taking shape for quite some time and will soon become a fully charged reality.  Goldman was interviewed for a recent article posted on SolarChargedDriving.com, which covers a niche near and dear to I-GO’s eco-friendly heart.

The article covers I-GO’s plans to build 18 solar-charging electric vehicle stations in Chicago. As the stations appear, so, too, will more EVs in the I-GO fleet. Locations have been scouted and we’re excited to be moving forward on this bright, sunny response to our nation’s need for transportation powered by clean energy. Stay tuned for more news on our EV Program in the coming weeks and months!

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Climate Cycle: A fundraising ride to install solar panels on Chicago area schools

Sunday, April 26th, 2009


Own a bike and free on Saturday, May 9th? If so, you should join us for a bike ride along the lake! Climate Cylce, a non-profit working to reduce global warming, is kicking off its inaugural bike-a-thon along Chicago’s southern lakefront. The event will raise money to install solar panels on local public schools. Solar energy will help save both schools’ and taxpayers’ money by reducing schools’ energy costs and also reduing their greenhouse gas emissions, the primary cause of global warming.

The event will feature two courses (a 12 mile and a 22 mile course) to choose from, both routes hug the lakefront and will be closed to vehicle traffic- not a bad way to spend a Saturday, huh? On top of the beautiful ride, there are some awesome prizes up for grabs- including free burritos for year from Chipotle!

According to Cimate Cycle, most schools spend more money on energy costs than computers and textbooks combined! Installing solar panels on local schools will save money, reuduce emissions and introduce a new generation to alternative energy and the importance of sustainability.

Click here to register today! All participants will recieve lunch, a t-shirt, goody bag and snacks. Hope we see you there!

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