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{{About||the Japanese [[medium tank]]|Type 89 I-Go}}
{{Advert|date=August 2010}}
{{Short description|Non-profit carsharing service}}
{{Infobox company
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| name = I-GO
| name = I-GO
| logo = [[Image:I-GOlogo.jpg]]
| logo = I-GOlogo.jpg
| type = [[Non-profit]]
| type = [[Not-for-profit]]
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| founded = {{start date|2002}} in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| genre =
| foundation = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| founder = [[Center for Neighborhood Technology]]
| fate = Sold to [[Enterprise Holdings]]
| founder =
| location = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| successor = Enterprise CarShare
| defunct = {{end date|2013|05}}
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| area_served = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
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| hq_location_country = United States
| area_served = Chicago, Illinois
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| industry = [[Car rental]]
| industry = [[Car rental]]
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| num_employees = 19 <ref>[http://www.igocars.org/about About I-GO Car Sharing]</ref>
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| slogan = "Easy. Affordable. Eco-Friendly."
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.igocars.org/}}
| homepage = http://www.igocars.org/
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'''I-GO''' was a [[Chicago]]-based [[car sharing]] organization which is owned by [[Enterprise Holdings]]. It was established in 2002 by the [[Center for Neighborhood Technology]] as an independent [[501(c)(3)]] [[not-for-profit]] organization working in the fields of urban livability and sustainability. I-GO was sold to [[Enterprise Holdings]] in May 2013 and re-branded as Enterprise CarShare.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Badger |first=Emily |date=May 29, 2013 |title=What Happens When a Nonprofit Car-Sharing Service Gets Bought By a Major Rental Company? |url=http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/05/what-happens-when-nonprofit-car-sharing-service-gets-bought-major-rental-company/5727/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310204715/http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/05/what-happens-when-nonprofit-car-sharing-service-gets-bought-major-rental-company/5727/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 10, 2014 |access-date=2023-02-20 }}</ref>
'''I-GO''' is a [[Chicago]]-based [[not-for-profit]] [[car sharing]] organization. I-GO was established in 2002 by the [[Center for Neighborhood Technology]], is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating and implementing new strategies that make urban communities more livable and environmentally sustainable.


== Mission ==
== History ==
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* 2001: I-GO is created by the [[Center for Neighborhood Technology]] as the first car sharing organization in the [[Chicago market]].
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I-GO’s mission is to reduce car ownership rates, decrease transportation costs, reduce urban congestion and improve air quality in [[Chicago]]. Since its inception, I-GO has worked to catalyze a set of transportation innovations that make it feasible and desirable for Chicago residents to get around conveniently and economically without having to own a car and, at the same time, reduce vehicle miles traveled and [[greenhouse gas emissions]]. By contributing to the environmental improvement of the Chicago area and the decrease in expenses for residents, I-GO's triple bottom line impact provides a significant social return on investment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.igocars.org/about |title=About us : I-GO Car Sharing |publisher=Igocars.org |date= |accessdate=2010-11-27}}</ref>
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* 2002: I-GO begins operations as a pilot project with six cars.
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* April 2005: I-GO begins its suburban expansion, placing cars in [[Evanston, Illinois]].
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* August 2008: I-GO and eight other leading non-profit and independent North American car sharing organizations adopt a code of ethics to specify standards and strengthen the industry.
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* October 2008: I-GO membership reaches 10,000.
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* January 2009: I-GO establishes a joint smart card with the [[Chicago Transit Authority]], allowing I-GO members to access CTA buses and trains using a single card.
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* April 2009: Two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are added to I-GO fleet; the joint effort between I-GO and [[ComEd]] is formally recognized by Governor Quinn.
* May 2013: I-GO is sold to [[Enterprise Holdings]] in order to expand.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wernau |first=Julie |date=2013-05-28 |title=Enterprise buying Chicago's I-Go car service |newspaper=Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/05/28/enterprise-buying-chicagos-i-go-car-service/ |access-date=2013-07-20}}</ref>
== Stated mission ==
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I-GO’s stated mission was to reduce car ownership rates, decrease transportation costs, reduce urban congestion, and improve air quality in [[Chicago]]. It focuses on a convenient and economic way to commute without having to own a car and to reduce vehicle miles travelled and [[greenhouse gas emissions]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.igocars.org/about |title=About us : I-GO Car Sharing |publisher=Igocars.org |access-date=2010-11-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125094206/http://www.igocars.org/about/ |archive-date=2010-11-25 }}</ref>


== Operations ==
== Operations ==
I-GO currently has cars located in approximately 30 Chicago neighborhoods. I-GO members can reserve a vehicle online or by calling I-GO's customer service. Members can also create and modify their reservations using smart phones. Once a reservation has been created, the member can access the reserved car using a member card, use the car and then return it to the same location. Members pay a one-time fee to join, an annual renewal fee, and are then billed by the hour for their use of I-GO cars; specific rates vary depending on type of plan. Gas and insurance are both included in I-GO's rates. As of June 2009, I-GO had more than 12,000 members and 185 cars available for use.
I-GO had cars located in approximately 30 Chicago neighborhoods. I-GO members reserved a vehicle online or by calling its customer service. Members could also create and modify their reservations using smartphones. Once a reservation had been created, the member accesses the reserved car using a member card. As of June 2009, I-GO had more than 12,000 members and 185 cars available for use.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


The average [[fuel efficiency]] of I-GO's fleet is 35 miles per gallon, and the fleet is composed of low-emission vehicles. Approximately 40% of the fleet are hybrid vehicles, and a growing percentage are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Each I-GO vehicle removes an estimated 14 cars from Chicago's congested roads.
The average [[fuel efficiency]] of I-GO's fleet was 35 miles per gallon, and the fleet was composed of low-emission vehicles. Approximately 40% of the fleet were [[Hybrid vehicle|hybrid vehicles]] and [[Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid electric vehicles]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


== Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles ==
== Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ==
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[[File:Barbara Flynn Currie 2010.jpg|thumb|U.S. Representative [[Barbara Flynn Currie]] with a [[Mitsubishi i-MiEV]] [[electric car]] that was operated by I-GO as a trial]]


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I-GO added the first two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to its fleet of vehicles in April 2009 as a result of a joint effort with electricity provider [[ComEd]].
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[[File:Barbara Flynn Currie 2010.jpg|thumb|U.S. Representative [[Barbara Flynn Currie]] inspecting a [[Mitsubishi i-MiEV]] [[electric car]] that was operated by I-GO as a trial]]

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I-GO recently added the first two [[plug-in hybrid electric vehicles]] to its fleet in April 2009 as a result of a joint effort with [[ComEd]]. I-GO is planning on converting an additional 30 cars in its fleet in fall of 2009.

In December 2011, I-GO announced the addition of 36 electric vehicles and 18 solar powered charging stations to its fleet. At a cost of $2.5 million, the project will enable I-GO members to save an estimated 17,000 gallons of gasoline each year.<ref>[http://grokcarsharing.com/2011/12/this-week-in-car-sharing-december-2-2011/ This week in car sharing - December 2, 2011 (GrokCarSharing.com)]</ref>


== Partnerships ==
== Partnerships ==
I-GO has strategic partnerships and alliances with government offices, local businesses, as well as other non-profits and independent car sharing organizations. Among others, I-GO has worked closely with the [[Chicago Transit Authority]], [[City of Chicago]] and [[Chicago Park District]]. Businesses such as [[Whole Foods]] and [[Dominick's]] have provided parking spaces dedicated to I-GO cars, and I-GO has also worked with universities, including [[Northwestern University]], [[University of Chicago]], [[Loyola University Chicago]], [[DePaul University]], [[University of Illinois at Chicago]] and [[Illinois Institute of Technology]].
I-GO had strategic partnerships and alliances with government offices, local businesses, as well as other non-profits and independent car sharing organizations. Among others, I-GO worked closely with the [[Chicago Transit Authority]], [[City of Chicago]] and [[Chicago Park District]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023|reason=cite a newspaper to prove this statement}} Businesses such as [[Whole Foods]] and [[Dominick's]] provided parking spaces dedicated to I-GO cars, and I-GO also worked with universities, including [[Northwestern University]], [[University of Chicago]], [[Loyola University Chicago]], [[DePaul University]], [[University of Illinois at Chicago]] and [[Illinois Institute of Technology]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}

== History ==
⚫
* 2001: I-GO is created by the [[Center for Neighborhood Technology]] as the first car sharing organization in the [[Chicago market]]
⚫
* 2002: I-GO begins operations as a pilot project with six cars
⚫
* April 2005: I-GO begins its suburban expansion, placing cars in [[Evanston, IL]]
⚫
* August 2008: I-GO and eight other leading non-profit and independent North American car sharing organizations adopt a code of ethics to specify standards and strengthen the industry
⚫
* October 2008: I-GO membership reaches 10,000
⚫
* January 2009: I-GO establishes a joint smart card with the [[Chicago Transit Authority]], allowing I-GO members to access CTA buses and trains using a single card
⚫
* April 2009: Two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are added to I-GO fleet; the joint effort between I-GO and [[ComEd]] is formally recognized by Governor Quinn


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Car Sharing]]
*[[Carsharing]]
*[[List of carsharing operators]]
*[[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles]]
*[[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles]]


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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.igocars.org/ I-GO Official site]
* {{Official website|http://www.igocars.org/}}

*[http://www.cnt.org/ Center for Neighborhood Technology]
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 9 September 2024

For the Japanese medium tank, see Type 89 I-Go.
I-GO
Company typeNot-for-profit
IndustryCar rental
Founded2002 (2002) in Chicago, Illinois
FounderCenter for Neighborhood Technology
DefunctMay 2013 (2013-05)
FateSold to Enterprise Holdings
SuccessorEnterprise CarShare
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
,
United States
Area served
Chicago, Illinois
ServicesCarsharing
OwnerEnterprise Holdings
Websitewww.igocars.org

I-GO was a Chicago-based car sharing organization which is owned by Enterprise Holdings. It was established in 2002 by the Center for Neighborhood Technology as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization working in the fields of urban livability and sustainability. I-GO was sold to Enterprise Holdings in May 2013 and re-branded as Enterprise CarShare.[1]

History

[edit]
  • 2001: I-GO is created by the Center for Neighborhood Technology as the first car sharing organization in the Chicago market.
  • 2002: I-GO begins operations as a pilot project with six cars.
  • April 2005: I-GO begins its suburban expansion, placing cars in Evanston, Illinois.
  • August 2008: I-GO and eight other leading non-profit and independent North American car sharing organizations adopt a code of ethics to specify standards and strengthen the industry.
  • October 2008: I-GO membership reaches 10,000.
  • January 2009: I-GO establishes a joint smart card with the Chicago Transit Authority, allowing I-GO members to access CTA buses and trains using a single card.
  • April 2009: Two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are added to I-GO fleet; the joint effort between I-GO and ComEd is formally recognized by Governor Quinn.
  • May 2013: I-GO is sold to Enterprise Holdings in order to expand.[2]

Stated mission

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I-GO’s stated mission was to reduce car ownership rates, decrease transportation costs, reduce urban congestion, and improve air quality in Chicago. It focuses on a convenient and economic way to commute without having to own a car and to reduce vehicle miles travelled and greenhouse gas emissions.[3]

Operations

[edit]

I-GO had cars located in approximately 30 Chicago neighborhoods. I-GO members reserved a vehicle online or by calling its customer service. Members could also create and modify their reservations using smartphones. Once a reservation had been created, the member accesses the reserved car using a member card. As of June 2009, I-GO had more than 12,000 members and 185 cars available for use.[citation needed]

The average fuel efficiency of I-GO's fleet was 35 miles per gallon, and the fleet was composed of low-emission vehicles. Approximately 40% of the fleet were hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.[citation needed]

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

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U.S. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie with a Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car that was operated by I-GO as a trial

I-GO added the first two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to its fleet of vehicles in April 2009 as a result of a joint effort with electricity provider ComEd.

Partnerships

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I-GO had strategic partnerships and alliances with government offices, local businesses, as well as other non-profits and independent car sharing organizations. Among others, I-GO worked closely with the Chicago Transit Authority, City of Chicago and Chicago Park District.[citation needed] Businesses such as Whole Foods and Dominick's provided parking spaces dedicated to I-GO cars, and I-GO also worked with universities, including Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois at Chicago and Illinois Institute of Technology.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Badger, Emily (May 29, 2013). "What Happens When a Nonprofit Car-Sharing Service Gets Bought By a Major Rental Company?". Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  2. ^ Wernau, Julie (2013-05-28). "Enterprise buying Chicago's I-Go car service". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  3. ^ "About us : I-GO Car Sharing". Igocars.org. Archived from the original on 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
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