Connect by Hertz Introduces London's Lowest Cost Electric Club Car to Camden
By Hertz, PRNESunday, January 24, 2010
Camden Council to Offer Residents Electric Vehicle car Sharing From GBP3 per Hour
LONDON, January 25 - Connect by Hertz, the global car sharing club from Hertz, has
placed the UK's lowest cost electric club car in the London Borough of
Camden. A Citroën C1 evie, which runs entirely on renewable energy provided
by the charging point, and is produced by the Britain-based Electric Car
Corporation, will be placed on-street at Lincolns Inn Fields for just GBP3.00
per hour to drive. The lowest cost electric car driving rates include
insurance, maintenance, cleaning, and roadside assistance. To celebrate the
launch, Connect by Hertz will be offering free membership worth GBP50 for
Camden residents, who simply need to enter the code 1122 when signing up at
www.connectbyhertz.com.
Backed by London Mayor Boris Johnson and Camden Council, the electric car
- unlike hybrid vehicles - will run entirely on battery which users can
charge at no cost at any charging point for up to 3 hours in Camden.
With a driving distance of up to 60 miles per charge and
exemption from London's Congestion Charge, the Citroën C1 evie is perfect for
journeys across town. The vehicle has keyless entry via a smart chip-enabled
Connect Card and is also kitted out with iPod/MP3 player connectivity. While
in the vehicle, members can request assistance from the Member Care Centre
via the in-car communications system.
Michel Taride, President, Hertz International, commented:
"We're very excited to be partnering with such a forward-thinking Borough and
introducing this innovative technology to Camden's residents, businesses and
visitors. Camden Council has shown great commitment to car clubs, and was one
of the first Boroughs to have car club vehicles on its streets."
Councillor Chris Knight, Executive Member for Environment,
Camden Council said: "The planning and development of transport in Camden is
extremely important, with road traffic currently the biggest source of air
pollution in London. An electric vehicle car club is an extremely valuable
option for the eco-conscious driver, and for cutting emissions and the number
of cars on our streets."
Camden Council plans to place additional Connect by Hertz vehicles in the
Borough as well as expanding the scheme across other locations.
For further information, contact: Alicia Mistry Ketchum Pleon Email: alicia.mistry@ketchumpleon.com Tel: +44(0)20-7611-3574 Caroline Trotman-Dickenson Ketchum Pleon Email:caroline.trotman-dickenson@ketchumpleon.com Tel: +44(0)20-7611-3686
For further information, contact: Alicia Mistry, Ketchum Pleon, Email: alicia.mistry at ketchumpleon.com , Tel: +44(0)20-7611-3574. Caroline Trotman-Dickenson, Ketchum Pleon, Email: caroline.trotman-dickenson at ketchumpleon.com , Tel: +44(0)20-7611-3686.
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