Bollore Group announced the launch of its BlueIndy electric car sharing service in the U.S.
The electric car service was first launched in Indianapolis, as part of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference.
The Bollore Group has plans to invest approximately $35 million in Indianapolis for a project that will result in the largest electric car sharing service in the United States. It will allow residents and visitors of Indianapolis to drive around without owning a car and without emitting greenhouse gases or particulate matter.
For the first time, Bollore Group will export outside of France its end-to-end electric car sharing solution.
The service is based on the successful Autolib’ in Paris, Bluely in Lyon and Bluecub in Bordeaux, which complement public transportation offerings and improve French citizens’ mobility.
The BlueIndy service, which will open within eight months, will include up to 500 electric vehicles and 200 service locations fitted with 1,000 charging stations.
Commending the efforts of Bollore, Mayor Greg Ballard stated that electric vehicles and car sharing are the future. “Indianapolis is breaking new grounds and hopes to lead the way for other U.S. cities,” Ballard said.
The Bollore Group has already deployed nearly 3,000 Bluecars equipped with Blue Solutions batteries. Through its range of applications, Blue Solutions helps cities and regions carry out “smart city” strategies.