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Why Own Your Own? Consider Car Sharing

posted by Melissa Breyer May 14, 2008 5:00 pm
Why Own Your Own? Consider Car Sharing
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The Carbon Busters Home Energy Handbook by Godo Stoyke (New Society Publishers, 2007).

“If you live in a city, you don’t need to own a car.”
–William Clay Ford Jr., CEO, Ford Motor Co.

Car sharing is based on the premise that many of us can fulfill most of our transportation needs with walking, biking and public transit. For those times when we can’t, we can rent a car, or join a car sharing service. More than 72,410 Americans and Canadians already do.

There are a number of fixed costs for owning a car, such as loan or lease payments, insurance, registration and, in some areas, paying for a parking stall.

If you don’t drive very much, but still want the convenience of an automobile for specific jobs, car sharing may be the answer. Car sharing is an economical alternative for those driving 7,500 miles a year or less.

Visit carsharing.net to find out where your nearest car sharing depot is located.

Do you ‘care share’? How is it working for you? Any other ideas for leaving the car in the driveway, or giving up the car altogether? Share your ideas by commenting below!

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Anita D.

Thanks for highlighting the benefits of car sharing. In addition to saving money and avoiding hassles of car ownership, car sharing contributes to a healthier urban habitat for all. Members of City CarShare in the San Francisco Bay Area collectively save 25 million pounds of CO2 per year. When our members join City CarShare, they become more efficient drivers and drive less. Plus our cities have fewer cars because members shed cars or skip purchasing one. That means more space for other uses, such as parks and residences. Again, thanks for sharing, Anita (City CarShare)

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