REMINDER/Flexcar and Metro Announce Addition of Hybrid Vehicles to Car-Sharing Program
WASHINGTON--Jan. 30, 2003--Flexcar is adding 10 brand new Honda Civic Hybrids to its DC Metro-area fleet.
Hybrids are powered by a combination of battery and gas, resulting in higher fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Combined with Flexcar's car-sharing program, hybrid vehicles can have a significant impact on air pollution. In partnership with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Environmental Protection Agency, and the Council of Governments, this event will highlight the impact of car-sharing and hybrid vehicles on the region's environment, traffic and quality of life. As a result of Flexcar's program, more than 1,700 members are making use of just 42 environmentally friendly vehicles, as well as riding Metro, walking and biking, all of which positively impacts the environment, parking, traffic, and quality of life.
WHAT: Launch Event for Hybrid vehicles in DC Metro Area
WHO: Jim Graham, Metro Board Chair; Nick Ramfos, Chief -
Alternative Commute Programs, Metropolitan Washington DC
Council of Governments Commuter Connections; Pat Childers,
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality, Environmental Protection Agency; Neil Peterson,
Flexcar President & CEO, and other civic and business
leaders.
WHEN: Friday, January 31, 2003
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 Fifteenth Street, NW
(Columbia Heights)
MEDIA NOTES:
-- Media will be given test drives in Civic Hybrids.
-- Parking for media will be provided.
-- Flexcar members will be on hand to discuss program use.
-- Refreshments and light snacks will be provided
PHOTO/VIDEO
OPPORTUNITIES:
-- City leaders speaking about the benefits of car-sharing
and hybrid vehicles.
-- Interior and engine shots of hybrid vehicles.
Flexcar
Flexcar's DC Metro operations serves more than 1,700 members with more than 40 shared cars at or near almost 30 Metro stations. Individual members can reserve and drive any of these cars by the hour whenever and wherever they need. A simple fee includes gas, insurance, premium parking, and 24-7 emergency assistance. Flexcar Business Memberships enable companies to augment or replace their fleet with Flexcar vehicles. Flexcar's modern fleet includes sedans, gas-electric hybrids, electric cars and specialty vehicles including pickups. Flexcar has established strategic partnerships with King County (Wash.) Metro Transit, Kitsap (Wash.) Transit, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Parsons Transportation Group and American Honda Motor Company, Inc.