Let’s say you don’t feel the need to own a car but would like to have access to personal transport from time-to-time; what do you do? Zipcar Inc. has the solution by offering vehicles on a global spectrum for the sole purpose of temporary use. The car sharing program has outlets in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom as well as Spain and soon, those vehicles will include some rather special Honda models. In a recent agreement, the Japanese automaker was named Zipcar’s prefered vehicle manufacturer. Not only will members gain access to such iconic Hondas like the CR-V, but new and exclusive rides will be made available including the recently released Fit EV.
“This win-win partnership with Honda adds to Zipcar’s array of smart and sustainable transportation options and by introducing Zipsters to Honda’s newest hybrid and electric vehicles we can help increase overall awareness of these exciting new technologies,” said Scott Griffith, chairman and CEO of Zipcar. One of the main driving forces behind the partnership is low emissions. A large portion of the Honda models joining the Zipcar fleet are ultra-low emissions vehicles while a few, zero emissions hatchbacks will be found in rotation. Beginning early in 2013, the Fit EV will be offered as well as the all-new, Accord Plug-in Hybrid. Other Hondas such as the CR-V and Insight will be offered rather soon and will be found on Zipcar’s global scale.
“As the car sharing market leader, Zipcar is the best choice for us to showcase our newest energy-efficient transportation technologies, given the strength of their brand, their tech-savvy, conscious and connected members and the geographic reach of their operations,” said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda.
Source: Honda
