Wereported on some spy shots of an entire fleet of car2go smart vehicles parked in the Seattle area, and speculated that it might be the start of a car2go car-sharing service in Seattle. Well, it's official—car2go is set to be available in the busiest metropolis in the Pacific Northwest.
The service will start on December 19, and there's also an online membership registration. The Seattle service will feature a 330-strong fleet of smart fortwo car2go edition vehicles, and they will be available for rental 24/7. Members can enjoy up-to-the-minute rates, and there will be discounts for hourly and daily rentals.
There are also smartphone apps that the members can use to locate a car2go vehicle anywhere in the city. Members can also pick up an available car anywhere off the street within the Seattle Home Area, which covers 42 square miles. The service is available with or without reservations, and there's no need to commit to a specified return time or return location, making things more convenient for people.
Mike McGinn, the Mayor of Seattle, said that the city welcomes "this new, innovative transportation choice for Seattle residents and visitors.”
“Carshare systems, like car2go, are a convenient, affordable option for people who want to reduce or eliminate the costs of car ownership,” added Tom Rasmussen, the City Councilmember who chairs Seattle's Transportation Committee.
You can also head over to the official car2go Seattle website over at https://www.car2go.com/en/seattle/# or the service's official Facebook page for additional information.
[Photo Credit: car2go Seattle on Facebook]
The new specially-made Popemobile was delivered recently in Rome, straight to Pope Benedict XVI himself. On hand was Daimler AG chairman and Mercedes-Benz Cars Head, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, to personally deliver the special vehicle to the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican.
“It is an honour for Mercedes-Benz to be accompanying His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his future journeys with our new Popemobile,” Zetsche said. “As such, we are continuing our long-standing partnership with the Vatican. For more than 80 years now, Popes have been able to rely on the quality, safety and comfort of our Mercedes-Benz vehicles.”
As far as safety goes, the special-purpose body of the Popemobile is designed to ensure the personal safety of such a prominent figure. After all, the Popemobile is the one the Pope rides for his special public appearances. In fact, the delivery was in time for a public appearance just last December 8.
Aside from safety, the vehicle was also made to guarantee the best possible level of comfort for the Pope. With a freshly designed interior that features an extended dome, there's a lot of space inside for the Pope and it also makes sure that he gets in and out of the vehicle with ease. Larger glass panels allow for a maximized view of the Pope so the public can get as close without sacrificing security.
The vehicle, which is a modified M-Class, comes with a 'diamond white' paint job and has a reduced height. Mercedes-Benz has been working on the vehicle for some 9 months prior to delivery.
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