I read about a company today called Better Place whose goal is to promote electric transportation through a network of cars, charging stations, and battery replacement sites (think "mechanic's garages"), all powered by renewable energy. Assuming their business plan works, it promises to be good for those not wanting to breathe in smog.
I'd like to see another addition to their business plan: merge this concept with the Zipcar concept of car sharing, in which you only have to pay for the car when you use it.
These two businesses don't really accomplish the goal of getting us out of gridlock or promoting community, but at least they're steps toward better ends...
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