Daimler is bringing its innovative mobility concept to the U.S. by the fall of this year.
The first international pilot will start in the Texas capital Austin with an initial fleet of about 200 fuel-efficient smart fortwo cars.
Called car2go, it provides a simple, flexible, and cost-effective solution for city driving. The U.S. introduction coincides with the expansion of the pilot in Ulm, Germany, where the company opened the service to the public on March 26 after the internal test which started last October.
The car2go concept is based on a fleet of Smart fortwo vehicles which are available for rent to registered members at any time, 24/7, making city driving as easy as using a mobile phone.
Contrary to traditional car-sharing programs, car2go offers the freedom to get in a car and drive at any time of day without reserving a car in advance.
The vehicle can then be used for as long as required and returned to any available parking location within the defined area of operation, a mobility solution offering maximum flexibility.
