momo car-sharing

Voices from momo

momo project — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:46:28 GMT

At the final conference of the momo project in Brussels a few voices where captured. See the short clip and get an impression of the conference.

Goodbye from momo

momo project — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:35:10 GMT

The momo Car-Sharing project - more options for energy efficient mobility through Car-Sharing has now come to an end after three successful years. During the entire project, momo worked intensively on various aspects of modern Car-Sharing services. An overview of today’s State-of-the-Art of European Car-Sharing was given, new services were inaugurated, workshops were held and Car-Sharing was promoted all over Europe and beyond. Recommendations to take Car-Sharing a serious supplement to public transport are expressed in the project’s final political document: the momorandum. The momorandum describes the political settings required on European level for exploiting the potential of Car-Sharing for European cities: reclaiming the space of 600,000 cars!

All results - and there are a many - are available on the momo DVD, which can be obtained by contacting us over the contact form on this website. The DVD presents not only the results, but also good practices and contains many media examples (pictures, videos, etc).

This website will stay online as it is in November 2011 some time and will serve as a good source for information on and from the momo project. The momo-coordinator can be reached via this site and is happy to react upon your requests.

Goodbye from momo and looking forward to hearing from you!

momorandum goes Westminster

momo project — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:05:20 GMT

The momo Car-Sharing experience and the example of the Bremen Car-Sharing Action Plan were presented in the House of Commons by Michael Glotz-Richter.
The ‘All-Party Parliamentary Group on Car Clubs and Car-Sharing’ met on 1 November to discuss a better political and practical support for Car-Sharing in the UK. Member of Parliament Jason McCartney chaired the meeting in the impressive building of Westminster.

In his introductory presentation, Michael Glotz-Richter presented parking problems as a mismatch of available street space and the number of cars – as common in UK cities as well as in other European cities. The momo Car-Sharing video spots served to introduce the basic principles of Car-Sharing. The momo WP2 overview about the European Car-Sharing development showed impressively the leading role of London – and at the same time Bremen could present how to support Car-Sharing also in mid-sized cities. The momorandum showed the remarkable potential of Car-Sharing to reduce the number of cars through Car/Sharing / improving the urban environment in a very efficient way.
Chas Ball - Chief Executive of Carplus - presented the potential of Car-Sharing for the UK for a more mainstream role in meeting urban mobility needs and working alongside public transport. Carplus is an environmental NGO to promote responsible car use and alternatives to car ownership

Final conference of EU project momo Car-Sharing in Brussels

momo project — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:54:40 GMT

Final conference of EU project momo Car-Sharing in Brussels

About 150 Car-Sharing experts and decision makers from politics and transport providers from more than 20 countries met in Brussels on 15th Sep 2011 to learn more about Car-Sharing in its various forms and states and to discuss the core results of EU project 'momo Car-Sharing’. momo is a demonstration project supported by the European Union through the Intelligent Energy Europe programme and stands for ’more options for energy efficient mobility through Car-Sharing’. 13 partners from eight European countries worked together for three years to improve Car-Sharing services and its energy efficiency, establish new Car-Sharing operators and locations, transfer best practices, and increase awareness about this sustainable mobility service.

“Car-Sharing is the only proven offer which reduces the number of cars in the streets by using cars”, says Michael Glotz-Richter with a smile. He is coordinator of momo and head of section “Sustainable Mobility” at the Senator for Environment, Construction and Transport in Bremen, Germany. “Sharing instead of owning is the simple idea, and to make it easy and comfortable to users, Car-Sharing operators developed highly sophisticated technologies and booking software”, Glotz-Richter continues. “The message is simple: Don’t invent the wheel twice, build on the existing experience and start to improve the quality of life in cities now – worldwide.This helps to regain street space currently used by 600,000 cars in Europe, because that’s the potential we have.“ he summarizes the results.

Since late eighties Car-Sharing has become a market not only in Europe and North America but also in Asia and it is continuously growing. To reach the potential of Car-Sharers especially in cities and contribute essentially to energy efficiency and more livable cities needs intensive awareness raising campaigns. So, spreading the word was one of the core successes of momo and the final conference. All attendees received the momo DVD which gives a comprehensive overview about Car-Sharing and offers numerous videos and clever adverts to stimulate followers.

EU Energy Minister speaks on the occasion of the momo final conference

You can obtain a copy of the momo project DVD from the momo co-ordination. Please contact the co-ordination team vial the contact form on this site.

All presentations from the final conference are available for download in our download area.

momo prject DVD out now!

momo project — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:53:21 GMT

The momo Car-Sharing project has produced a documentation DVD with the findings of the three year European project. The DVD is full with best practice examples, lessons learnt and best practices. Video clips and picture galleries show the benefits of Car-Sharing for the cities and the citizens.

The official momo statement the "momorandum" is also available on this documentation.

To obtain your copy please get in contact with the co-ordination team using the contact form on this site.

Registration ends Friday 9 September

momo project — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:45:48 GMT

The registration for the final momo Car-Sharing conference "Street space for citizens: Car-Sharing replaces car ownership" 15 September at the European Economic and Social Committee, Rue Belliard, 99 in Brussels ends this Friday 9 Sept. midday.

Please see the final programme for the upcoming event. Participation will only be possible for registered persons. There are still a few remaining places left and seats are now given away on a first come first served basis.

The momo conference offers:

The findings of three years of work in the momo partnership on all aspects of Car-Sharing in eight European countries

State-of-the-art of European Car-Sharing and overseas examples

Overview of different Car-Sharing schemes, service providers and systems

Best practice examples from the momo partnership

momo DVD packed with information, examples, video clips and marketing materials

Coffee instead of cars

momo project — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:44:33 GMT

momo has produced four new video clips. They demonstrate clear and simple how street space could be used more for the purposes of citizens than for parking cars - that 600.000 times.

See all four video clips on the momo youtube channel.

Final Conference programme update, German invitation

momo project — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:21:22 GMT

The programme for the final conference on 15 September in the European Economic and Social Committee has been updated.
See the conference programme for the latest update.

At the conference we provide German translation. A first conference announcement is also available in German. Download your copy here.

momo final conference - IMPORTANT UPDATE

momo project — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:57:22 GMT

momo fact sheets in Italian out now

momo project — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:09:50 GMT

momo fact sheets in Greek out now

momo project — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:40:19 GMT

Registration now open

momo project — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:03:23 GMT

Street space for citizens: Car-Sharing replaces car ownership

momo project — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:22:38 GMT

GoCar and bicycles by bear

momo project — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:38:14 GMT

momo workshop at EU Sustainable Energy Week

momo project — Mon, 16 May 2011 11:06:42 GMT

During this year's EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the momo consortium organised a workshop at the office of the Representation of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen to the EU.

Christof Marx, project officer from the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) summarised why momo and Car-Sharing can play an important role for more energy efficient developments in Europe.

The goal of the workshop on 13 April 11 was to highlight some best practice examples from the transnational activities within momo. David van Kesteren (Taxistop, Belgium) and Michael Frömming (Bremen City Council, Germany) presented some facts and figures about local Car-Sharing developments and key factors in their successful implementation. Graham Lightfoot (GoCar CarSharing Limited, Ireland) presented the range of challenges involved in starting up on a green field site and how barriers and obstacles can be overcome.

For the presentations and some impressions from this event, please see the download section.

Car-Sharing presented by momo coordinator on UITP World Congress in Dubai

momo project — Tue, 03 May 2011 08:54:02 GMT

About 2,000 participants from all continents gathered in Dubai for the biannual UITP World Congress to discuss questions of public transport and sustainable mobility. As UITP has set the target to double the share of public transport by 2025, Car-Sharing has its role.

Michael Glotz-Richter from the momo project coordination presented Car-Sharing in the conference. The supplementary role to public transport was of big interest and as well the fact that high quality Car-Sharing can substitute private cars in cities and thus reduce parking needs. With these points, Car-Sharing was very innovative to many participants of the conference.

You can find more information about this conference on the UITP website: www.uitp.com

Dublin keeps on growing

momo project — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:43:32 GMT

GoCar has just opened its 6th GoBase (car station) in Dublin.

Go to www.gocar.ie for more information.

UITP Focus Paper on Combined Mobility is out!

momo project — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:46:44 GMT

The UITP position paper on combined mobility of publict transport insynergy with other modes like Car-Sharing, taxi and cycling is out now. This in depth thematic paper is available in English French, German and Spanish.

Claim your copy at www.uitp.org

Car Sharing is operational in Athens

momo project — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:15:54 GMT

As a new service in the over-populated and traffic digested city, providing a number of benefits which are exploited by European citizens in cities where car-sharing is operational.

CRES has a contract with CAPITAL RENT-A-CAR with main office at the centre of Athens, close to Syntagma square and its second office at Thessaloniki, North Greece. The company operates about 150 vehicles, various models of the Ford brand; about half of them operate as rental vehicles (on daily basis) and the other half as leasing vehicles. The Company clearly sees a potential for further growth, as car-sharing covers a niche section regarding mobility mix. Car-Sharing implementation of the Pilot Scheme will run until the end of June and then it may continue at a commercial level.

Service cost : 2.20 € per hour and 0.40 € per km driven. There is no subscription charge, price includes insurance and fuel.

The service operates from 08:00 in the morning to 21:00 at night and for 365 days per year. There is an option for overnight service.

Success of the Spanish Car-Sharing Conference

momo project — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:13:38 GMT

More than 150 people, companies, experts, public administrations and Car-Sharing supporters have met today, 14th April 2011, in Madrid to participate in the First Spanish Car-Sharing conference to debate how to go forward in the Spanish Car-Sharing development. The registration was cut four days in advance due to the luck of capacity of the booked venue.

New GoCar base in Dublin

momo project — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:42:31 GMT

GoCar has opened its 5th GoBase (Car-Sharing station) in Dublin. It is located in the inner city suburb of Ranelagh and there is one 5 door Ford Fiesta located there.

Go to www.gocar.ie for more information.

Car-Sharing in housing developments

momo project — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:13:00 GMT

Bond Beter Leefmilieu and Cambio Belgium have been cooperating with Autopia and Bostoen in a housing development project. The Belgian construction company builds new flats and apartments. Anyone who buys a lot there participates automatically in the Car-Sharing scheme there.

What's so special about this new cooperation is not only the focus on and the benefits of Car-Sharing in terms of less parking space required and more green space available to the residents, but the company Bostoen is also giving active start-up help as it covers for the Car-Sharing costs in the first year. That means the cars and the necessary technical equipment is purchased by Bostoen and then after the first year the Car-Sharing provider takes over and runs the business.

Find out more about this unique approach in the short summary and project flyer.

GoCar is now in the South Docklands area of Dublin City!

momo project — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:09:26 GMT

Two new GoCars are now available on the South Lotts Road in the South Docklands in Dublin, next to the old Gasometer and very near the Grand Canal Dock DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) station. This brings the number of GoBases (car stations) to 4 in Dublin with a total of 8 GoCars now in Dublin and 6 GoCars at 3 GoBases in Cork.

Car-Sharing Workshop in Bremen

momo project — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:29:58 GMT

A workshop in Bremen on 23 February 2011 focused the questions of efficiency for urban transport and individual mobility needs (not only) in times of economic & financial crisis.

Please find presentations and summary descriptions in our Download section.

Momo Car-Sharing worksghop during the Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels

momo project — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:45:17 GMT

Between 11 and 15 April 2011 hundreds of events organised in all parts of Europe will show, promote, discuss and celebrate energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The momo consortium invites to a Car-Sharing workshop on 13th April in Brussels. Why does Car-Sharing play an important role for a more energy efficient mobility in urban areas? What are challenges and obstacles to promote a more energy efficient mobility?

Two momo partners will demonstrate the experiences in these field during the session. Our Belgian partner taxistop is very well known for the best practice experiences in Car-Sharing activities. The Irish partner CarSharing Limited will explain the framework conditions for a 'newcomer' in the field of Car-Sharing.

Find more information here http://www.eusew.eu/index.php?option=com_see_eventview&view=see_eventdetail&opnr=3&index=3&date=1271109600&eventid=816%20&unid=d64916ff161573b740693ba8b9f32a61

Fact Sheets in Catalan and Spanish available

momo project — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:00:17 GMT

The momo fact sheets are now released in Spanish and Catalan. See our "Download" section for the freshly added language versions. The ten fact sheets give an excellent overview on all aspects of today's Car-Sharing in Europe.

European Commission released brochure on urban mobility

momo project — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:19:51 GMT

A snapshot of urban transport research with reference to Bremen Car-Sharing

The European Commission’s General Directorate for Research has published in January 2011 the brochure “Keeping Europe’s cities on the move - Meeting the mobility challenge”. The brochure presents various approaches which are politically promoted and funded in the research arena of the European Commission. Of course, Car-Sharing plays a role in that collection. The City of Bremen serves as a reference case with its ambitious municipal “Car-Sharing Action Plan” (a deliverable within the momo project) – being the first of its kind in Europe.

Michael Glotz-Richter (City of Bremen) is quoted in the brochure: “Car-Sharing is a unique and efficient element to reduce the number of cars in the cities and to reclaim street space for a better urban environment – and at the same time even improve transport options for the citizens”. The leaflet presents his estimation of the potential for European cities - to replace more than 500,000 cars – being a huge asset of street space to convert from parking space into liveable space.

The momo project clearly shows ways how to access this potential - but as well how much more support may be needed to start up successfully especially in the cities of central Europe.

You can order the 44-page brochure “Keeping Europe's cities on the move EU-funded research to ensure urban mobility” - online at the EC’s publication office: http://bookshop.europa.eu/uri?target=EUB:NOTICE:KINA24505EN:EN

Better Cooperation between Public Transport and CarSharing

momo project — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:34:12 GMT

In Bremen 75 Experts from Public Transportation (PT) companies have discussed modern mobility covenants

Commuting by tramway and getting as a bonus for one’s subscription a car every now and then – how could that possibly work? On 20 January, 75 delegates gathered in Bremen to discuss modern joint offers by PT and CarSharing. The delegates came from local authorities and short distance PT companies. The meeting had been arranged by the Association CarSharing (bcs), the Bremen Senator for Environment, Housing, Transport and Europe, the Federation of German Transportation Companies (VDV), and the German Association of Cities and Towns.

The contributors presented some practical examples of already existent cooperation in the German cities of Bielefeld (MoBiel), Mainz („mainzigartig mobil“), and Osnabrueck. The most extensive and successful cooperation however was introduced by Didier Dumont from the Brussels PT company STIB. They are in fact shareholder of the CarSharing company and promote their mutual business by means of intensive advertisement. They indicate CarSharing Stations at bus stops as well as in print outs and on their homepage. Although the Brussels cooperation began only in 2003 it raised the number of customers up to 6,000 within seven years. PT subscribers hold an recently introduced electronic ticket „MoBiB“ that is used as well as key for the CarSharing vehicles. Utilisation of PT with CarSharing customers has risen by 26 percent and at the same time 21 percent of the Brussels customers sold their car.

Michael Glotz-Richter of the Bremen Senator for Environment, Housing, Transport and Europe highlighted how urban development can benefit from the above mentioned cooperation. In Bremen, all parties approved of a CarSharing campaign which aims at a minimum of 20,000 customers until 2020. This could then reduce the demand for parking places by 4,000 to 6,000 cars.

Participants of the meeting postulated that interaction between PT and CarSharing should be made easy for their common customers. This could be realized by e. g. just one ticket for PT and CarSharing or one monthly bill for all mobility services. For up to 10,000 or 12,000 kilometers per year this combined mobility earns a cost advantage as experience teaches.

The participants agreed that they can fulfill most of their customers’ needs for mobility by cooperating and thus contribute to reducing environmental and traffic problems of their cities. T

he meeting in Bremen is part of the European project momo carSharing. 13 partners from 8 European countries are working together to contribute to energy efficient mobility in the city of the future.

Open Workshop in Bremen

momo project — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:37:25 GMT

Car-Sharing - an answer to questions of efficiency for urban transport and individual mobility needs (not only) in times of economic & financial crisis

Bremen, Wednesday, 23 February 11

Saving Resources is a hot issue in all European cities…so now is a good time to start and develop Car-Sharing services.

The economic crisis strongly influences activities in both the public and private sectors. This workshop will show how a city council can save money by supporting Car-Sharing and how Public Transport operators can attract new customers by collaborating with Car-Sharing. Car-Sharing operators will report about the development of Car-Sharing usage during the crisis.

Download the PDF for more information and programme.

Workshop on cooperation of PT an CS in Bremen

momo project — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:14:03 GMT

On 20 January the bcs - Bundesverband CarSharing e.V. organises a workshop on best practices of cooperation of public transport and Car-Sharing. This workshop is a regional event in Bremen and will be held in German, although it is open to anyone interested.

momo gives active support to this event and the project leader Michael Glotz-Richter will give a comprehensive presentation on Car-Sharing in and from Bremen.

Programme and further information are available here as PDF Download.

Rathmines and Smithfield in Dublin are go

momo project — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:47:37 GMT

GoCar has opened two new GoBases (car stations) in Dublin...on Rathmines Road, about 10 minutes walk from its Pleasants GoBase, and at Smithfield on the north side of the River Liffey. There are two new style 5-door low emission diesel Ford Fiestas at the Rathmines Road GoBase and a 5-door low emission diesel Ford Focus and a low emission diesel Ford Connect Van at the Smithfield GoBase.

This brings the total GoCar fleet to 12 vehicles, 6 at 3 GoBases in Dublin and 6 at 3 GoBases in Cork.

A further two GoBases in Dublin are planned for opening in February 2011 with an additional 2 vehicles at each new GoBase.

See the stations on map at GoCar website.

With this brief news and a small X-mas clip GoCar wishes all the best for the festive season and a Happy New Year!

Reports on interoperability added

momo project — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:22:26 GMT

The momo workpackage 3 with its focus on interoperability has release three reports.

The reports on "interoperability and co-modality", "definition of interoperability" and on the documentation of a round table on interoperability are now ready for download in our download section.

Presentations of UITP Workshop available

momo project — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:27:50 GMT

The presentations and pictures from the 2nd UITP combined Mobility Workshop 17 November in Brussels are now available for download. Please go to our "Downloads & Deliverables" section to download the presentations.

And take a look at the nice video clip presented there by Nicolas Deloux about folding bikes!

French edition of the Fact Sheets out now

momo project — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:31:25 GMT

The French edition of the momo Car-Sharing Fact Sheets are out now. You'll find the 10 fact sheets in the "Download & Deliverables" section. The remaining language versions will also be published in due time.

2nd UITP Combined Mobility Platform Workshop

momo project — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:03:04 GMT

17 November, Brussels, Belgium

The Combined Mobility Platform looks back to a very interesting and interactive Workshop, which clearly demonstrated that public transport in synergy with other mobility services like car-sharing, cycling and taxis is mutually beneficial. Convincing speeches showed that these forms of mobility are not to be considered as competitive and that combined mobility is the key to compete with the private owned car in terms of convenience and cost-structure as well as to enhance the quality of life in our cities. We face a common and undeniable target that is to change our citizen’s travel behaviour!
This workshop has been organized in partnership with the STIB and the momo project.

Contact: Caroline Cerfontaine (caroline.cerfontaine@uitp.org )

Public workshop on integration of public transport and Car-Sharing in Italy

momo project — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:43:34 GMT

Italian Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with Iniziativa dei Comuni per il Car Sharing (ICS) and Italian Association of Public Transport Companies (ASSTRA), organized a public workshop with the aim to communicate the integration between Public Transport and Car-Sharing already accomplished in ICS circuit and to promote the adoption of Car-Sharing as a complementary service by Public Transport companies.

50 people, representing about 40 Local Public Transport operators in Italy, participated to two different session during all day, a general discussion about integration between Car-Sharing and Public Transport and a round table with 5 Car-Sharing operators.

The workshop, particularly appreciated by Local Public Transport operators, could represent a new stimulus to achieve a more complete integration between Public Transport and Car-Sharing.

Chinese TV reports about momo Car-Sharing

momo project — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:59:24 GMT

Car-Sharing has gained much interest in Chinese media. In an international transport workshop on the Bremen stand on the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai, Car-Sharing was discussed as an element of sustainable urban transport.

During his visit for a thematic workshop on the EXPO, Michael Glotz-Richter the coordinator of the momo project was interviewed by the TV station "International Channel Shanghai" (ICS) about Car-Sharing ... and the momo project.

The 6 minute report "EXPO live" (in English language) - broadcasted on Sunday afternoon 05 September 2010 on the ICS channel - can be seen on the Internet at:

http://www.icshanghai.com/html/2010/09/06/3765.html?unid=091c1c6c2d63fd88602b263c12843132

Bremen was selected with its Car-Sharing experience by an International jury as showcase to be permanently presented at the Urban Best Practice Area of the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai, China.

International Channel Shanghai (ICS) broadcasts to 4.4 million families throughout Shanghai. In addition, ICS also reaches audiences across China on digital TV and the Internet.

GoCar Video updated

momo project — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:57:08 GMT

Car-Sharing is braving the crisis in Ireland with economic growth and development and with it information and videos need to talk about the new situation. See the new GoCar video with the latest info - enjoy!

GoCar arrives in Dublin, Ireland!

momo project — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:48:11 GMT

GoCar has now arrived in Dublin. It adds to smarter travel options and offers a realistic alternative to car ownership.

After operating successfully in Cork for two years, GoCar has now extended its service to Dublin, initially with two GoCars based on Pleasants Street, just off Camden Street, Dublin 8. GoCar is unique in Ireland.

For more information and to find out how GoCar operates, watch the 2 minute video on www.gocar.ie.

Second Combined Mobility Platform Workshop

momo project — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:45:08 GMT

The momo partner UITP invites to a free workshop on combined mobility on 17 November 2010 in Brussels.

In order to face ever more complex mobility needs and to provide a complete mobility solution to their customers, public transport companies and organizing authorities are building intermodal strategic alliances with combined mobility services such as taxis, bikes and Car-Sharing. As stated in the UITP strategy for the sector, this will help public transport companies to become true mobility providers.

The UITP Combined Mobility Platform invites you to learn how car-sharing, bikes and taxis can support public transport and how a successful collaboration is mutually beneficial. Moreover, it helps to create a culture of more sustainable travel choices by citizens. A special focus will be set on Business travel options through Combined Mobility Services. More information and registration at:

http://www.uitp.org/events/2010/combined_mobility/en

Early booking is recommended as the places are limited.

new GoBase

momo project — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:27:15 GMT

GoCar will open a new GoBase, its first in Dublin, on 1 September with 2 GoCars. The GoBase is on Pleasants Street, off Camden Street, in the South Inner City of Dublin. Further GoBases in Dublin are due to open later this year.

Dump your car, travel smarter!

momo project — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:57:01 GMT

The upcoming UITP World Congress in Dubai 10 - 14 April 2011 discusses Car-Sharing as an additional option for Public Transport in Session 21. "An efficient public transport system should be the backbone of sustainable travel in every city. However there are interesting additional instruments and measures that also encourage and enable citizens to live and work in their city without owning a car. This panel discussion will highlight mobility options such as car-sharing, taxis and shared bike systems in combination with public transport as well as restrictive parking policies and congestion charging."

For more information see the congress web page.

New customer survey published

momo project — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:45:30 GMT

Our Belgian momo colleagues carried out a second Car-Sharing customer survey. The findings can be viewed in our download section.

Shanghai World Expo effects in Bremen

momo project — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:54:07 GMT

The Bremen presentation about Car-Sharing on the World EXPO in Shanghai is accompanied by a number of local activities in Bremen. Besides awareness campaigns with a logo-tram, with postcards in pubs and a special T-Shirt (with Chinese letters for Car-Sharing as eye-catcher), three new 'mobil.punkt'-Car-Sharing stations in public street space were inaugurated.

On 22nd June, the State Minister for Environment, Construction, Transport and European Affairs Dr. Reinhard Loske and the mayors of three the local councils together with the business Director of cambio Car-Sharing opened the stations in densely built neighbourhoods of Bremen. Up to 25 Car-Sharing cars can be put in the three new and one enlarged 'mobil.punkt'. Dr. Loske and the local mayors emphasised the expectation that these up to 25 cars will relieve the neighbourhoods by about 200 private cars which will be replaced by the Car-Sharing service.

Fantastic GoCar 2 minutes video

momo project — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:05:51 GMT

GoCar, our Irish momo partner produced a short an lovely clip on their system. GoCar is pay-as-you-go use of a car now in Cork City in Ireland! This video explains how easy it is to Book, Hop In, and Drive.

For more see GoCar Ireland website.

Bremen presentation at Urban Best Practice Area World Expo Shanghai

momo project — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:39:38 GMT

The City of Bremen in cooperation with the GTZ presented three workshops under the theme "The Future of Mobility - Options for Sustainable Transport in a Low Carbon Society" at the Bremen Stand on the Urban Best Practice Area at the Shanghai Expo from May 24th to 26th 2010.

The workshops focused on the following three key topics for sustainable urban transport:

* Day 1 - Mon, 24th: Transport and Urban Development

* Day 2 - Tue, 25th: Low Carbon Mobility for Cities *

Day 3 - Wed, 26th: The Role of Electric Vehicles

More than 80 participants attended the event. Participating experts and practitioners discussed a vision for sustainable urban mobility with a global perspective. After the events participants joined in for further discussions and exchanged their experience and knowledge on the subject. The media attention in China has a focus on the theme of Car-sharing and was pretty good during the Workshop, several radio and tv groups attending all three days.

Car-Sharing Calculator

momo project — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:45:32 GMT

cambio Belgium and Autopia ha developed the world's first car-sharing calculator. This calculator gives advice whether car-sharing might be a good alternative to your private car. And if so the calculator also gives advice whether private car-sharing (ride sharing) or professional car-sharing, like cambio, is the better option. More information:

http://www.autodelen.be/nld/autodelen/past.shtml - NL vervion

http://www.carsharing.be/fra/autodelen/past.shtml - FR version

http://translate.google.nl/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsharing.be%2Ffra%2Fautodelen%2Fpast.shtml&sl=fr&tl=en - google transation EN

Always the right car

momo project — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:45:58 GMT

Yet another video clip has been produced with the help of momo for the World EXPO 2010 in Shanghai.
This clip shows the many options you have as a car-sharing customer. It's your choice whether you need to get to a business meeting, do the shopping or even give a whole football team a ride, you'll always have the right car.

Children's Book about Car-Sharing

momo project — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:41:19 GMT

"Autos für alle Fälle" - "Cars for any occasion" is the title of the little German Pixi children's book. This is already the second newly edited edition explaining the concept of Car-Sharing to kids and their parents.

In various small chapters everyday situations where a car is needed or comes in handy are described. It is then described and explained why Car-Sharing is not also serving the immediate needs, but often the better solution in regards to the private car. The momo project to proud to have supported the production of this new edition. For more information and where to claim your copy, please contact the momo team using the contact form on this website.

momo project meeting in Athens

momo project — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:28:45 GMT

The momo consortium met on 22 to 24 March in Athens for a big project update. It's clearly visible now that momo is well on track and that results are coming in. The Fact Sheets, available in German and English for some time now, are being published in the other momo languages one after the other. In Belgium various awareness campaigns have been carried out and new collaborations between Public Transport and Car-Sharing providers were made. Finland and Greece are constantly pushing towards introducing and promoting Car-Sharing as is our partner in the Czech Republic is. All partners are advancing their tasks. But the consortium also had to face the global financial and economical crisis and some partners had to struggle hard to stay on board. And luckily all managed to do so.

Next meeting is planned early in autumn in Barcelona.