The Twizy Way Car-Sharing Scheme Lets People Take the Vehicles for a Spin
Sarah Moore — June 19, 2012 — Eco
References: autoevolution & gizmag
If you're interested in possibly purchasing an electric smart car but don't want to make the investment until you've taken one out for a test drive, the Twizy Way car-sharing scheme is the perfect opportunity to see if these cars are for you.
A collection of 50 Renault Twizys (a two-seater electric car) will be available for residents of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France to take for a spin before they are released to the mass market.
Interested parties can either pre-book a car online or pick one up on the spot within the venture's 10.4 sq mile predetermined area. The cars can be parked anywhere within that location however, so bringing one's smartphone to locate the nearest Twizy will be extremely helpful. One can also rent out the car by scanning the QR code that has been affixed to the side of each vehicle.
A collection of 50 Renault Twizys (a two-seater electric car) will be available for residents of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France to take for a spin before they are released to the mass market.
Interested parties can either pre-book a car online or pick one up on the spot within the venture's 10.4 sq mile predetermined area. The cars can be parked anywhere within that location however, so bringing one's smartphone to locate the nearest Twizy will be extremely helpful. One can also rent out the car by scanning the QR code that has been affixed to the side of each vehicle.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Car-sharing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that enables users to easily rent and share electric cars.
2. Smartphone-based Rental - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an app that allows users to locate, book, and unlock car-sharing vehicles using their smartphones.
3. Pre-test Drive Rentals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a service that allows potential buyers to rent and test drive vehicles before making a purchase.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more affordable and accessible electric cars for car-sharing services.
2. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build user-friendly apps for car-sharing platforms that streamline the rental process.
3. Automotive Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement pre-test drive rental programs to attract potential buyers and boost sales.
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