Chinese Car Vending Machine

[George S.]

Electric car
$3 an hour to rent
Plans for 5 million e-cars in 5 years
The Chinese want to 'move beyond' their ebikes

 

[Brambor]

excellent

 

[wa5]

I think, for their particular situation, that is a great idea, Might work well in large crowded cities like London.. I doubt they would be as cost effective outside of China..

 

[Ann M.]

@wa5 , the local Car2Go rental offers an electric version of its Smart Car. Don't know how many are in the fleet, but I've seen a few parked around town. The whole car sharing system is pretty big here and it makes a lot sense in China where incomes are lower and road space is limited. Most likely there are government incentives to push the project forward.

 

[wa5]

The story did mention incentives. what area are you in Ann M.?

 

[Ann M.]

Austin TX, Central Texas areas unless you mean something different by 'area' . Sorry, thought I'd included that in my last comment on the Car2Go rentals.

 

[wa5]

You might have, I just didn't spot it.. electric cars for rent in Texas... I bet JR Ewing and co love that