Zip Car is the largest car sharing company in the world and was inspired by an existing concept in Berlin, Germany where members can rent cars by the hour instead of owning their own car. Members can pick up their car from a parking space in their neighborhood after they booked it online or over the phone at any time.
But not only does car-sharing take the hassle out of owning your own car in the city or wasting time to check out your car at a rental facility. It also has many green benefits. Zipcar claims that over 30% of their customers have either sold their car or have stopped their purchasing decision which results in lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The company has a fleet of 2,000 vehicles, 10 percent of them hybrids. You can choose from over 20 models ranging from fun to environmentally friendly like the super cute MINI, the eco-conscious Prius hybrid or the more stylish BMW.
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