ADVISORY/Earth Day Event: Flexcar Launches Car-sharing Service in Kirkland and Supports ''One Sweet Whirled'' Campaign to Reduce Global Warming

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    Kirkland residents passing thru downtown today will learn how they can get a car, free ice cream and help curb global warming -- all at the same time!
    Flexcar expands its car-sharing operations to the City of Kirkland today, supporting the "One Sweet Whirled" campaign to fight global warming.
    The campaign, sponsored by Ben & Jerry's, Dave Matthews Band and SaveOurEnvironment.org, encourages people to pledge to reduce CO2 output by 2,000 lbs within a year. Among the simple things people can do is drive 15 miles less per week, or drive a hybrid or electric vehicle.
    Flexcar has received awards and commendations for its unique car-sharing program that reduces congestion, helps increase use of public transit and contributes to sustainable communities. Used in conjunction with public transit, car/vanpools and walking/biking, car-sharing can make it easier for people to reduce their CO2 output. Flexcar's national fleet includes low-emission Honda Civics, hybrid Toyota Prius and Civic models, and zero-emission Ford Th!nk vehicles.

What:   Flexcar launches operations in Kirkland in conjunction with
        Earth Day and Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day.

Who:    Hundreds of residents and passers-by in downtown Kirkland
        receive a free ice-cream cone from Ben & Jerry's, information
        on how to reduce global warming through the
        OneSweetWhriled.org campaign, and information on Flexcar's
        car-sharing program.

When:   Monday, April 22, 2002
        2:00 pm -- 7:00 pm
        4:30 pm: Remarks from a Kirkland City Council Member

Where:  Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, 176 Lake Street South (at 2nd
        Street S.) in Downtown Kirkland

    For media inquiries about Flexcar or for questions about the event, call John Williams at 206/381-3901. For inquiries about the One Sweet Whirled campaign, go to www.onesweetwhirled.org.