HOURCAR Announces 2024 Impact Report
America’s Largest Nonprofit Carshare Operator Announces Growth & Robust Demand Across Transportation Network
April 21, 2025
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Demystifying Carshare in the Twin Cities: Webinar with Move Minneapolis
Join us Wednesday, March 12 at 12:00 with Move Minneapolis as we share how to demystify carshare in the Twin Cities. Carshare works for everyone, from individuals, multifamily properties and
March 11, 2025
Plan Simplification & Pricing Update: Effective March 4, 2025
On July 31, 2024, we renamed our highest cost plan the ‘Backup Plan’ in an effort to provide clarity and additional transparency of our services. Since then, we are happy
February 2, 2025
HOURCAR, Xcel Energy Launch Electric Shared Mobility Hub in Downtown Minneapolis
Minnesota-Based Nonprofit Announces Phenomenal Growth Across Transportation Network
November 21, 2024
The Try It Plan is now the Backup Plan
Effective today, July 31, 2024, the Try It Plan will be renamed to the Backup Plan. Nothing else about the plan is changing; the trip costs will remain the same,
July 31, 2024
Meet Tim C: Electric Vehicle Enthusiast
Tim (Young Chol) is on a mission to get everything done as quickly and conveniently as possible. Living close to an electric HOURCAR hub, Tim can tackle the same tasks
May 28, 2024
Meet Mary Kate W.: Multimodal Lifestyle Enthusiast
Mary Kate W. stumbled upon HOURCAR in 2021 during her time in graduate school. Living car-free, she relied on biking, public transit, and friends for rides, but the winter months
May 28, 2024
Meet Punarbasu R: Regional Explorer
Punarbasu, an international graduate student at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities campus, lives car-free and relies mostly on Metro Transit and walking to help him get around. Getting farther
May 28, 2024
Meet Daniela S: Drive-time Music Aficionado
Daniela S found relief and ease in joining HOURCAR, primarily for accessing medical appointments and grocery shopping. Previously relying on public transportation and rideshare services due to the high cost
May 28, 2024
Meet Peter S: A Car-Free Suburban
Peter Schmitt and his wife, Katie Jones, have embraced a car-free lifestyle in South Minneapolis for years, mastering the art of living without a personal vehicle while still enjoying the
May 16, 2024
Multifamily Project Opens Round 3 Applications
HOURCARs Multifamily Project operates at low-income and market-rate apartments, providing hub-based electric vehicle access
May 14, 2024
HOURCAR Announces 2023 Impact Report
Minnesota-Based Nonprofit Announces Phenomenal Growth Across Transportation Network
April 23, 2024
Hola HOURCAR Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hola Hyundai Santa Cruz! The Hyundai Santa Cruz is based on the Hyundai Tucson SUV, reimagined into a pickup truck-like style. The Santa Cruz seats up to five people and
January 12, 2024
Cold Weather & Winter Guide for Electric HOURCAR Vehicles
People love living in Minnesota for the beautiful nature and seasons, our amazing culture, a great place to raise a family, and our increasing developments in transportation services. Minnesotans work
December 22, 2023
Refer a Friend for $1 & You’ll Both Receive $25 Drive Credit
Do you love carsharing so much that you can’t help to not talk about it with friends and family? Our “Refer a Friend” function is here to help you spread
August 9, 2023
Electric HOURCAR Hub Switchup
Did you hear the news? Minnesota is the Midwest leader in electric vehicles! This aligns with our development focus, meaning select HOURCAR hubs are going to be converted to electric
August 2, 2023
Minnesota State Park Passes in All HOURCARs
You’ve asked and we’ve listened! Starting June 1, 2023, all HOURCAR vehicles will have a Minnesota State Park Pass installed on the front window, giving you access to our beautiful
June 1, 2023
2022 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report on the operations of HOURCAR, the Multifamily Project, and Evie Carshare REPORT May 25, 2023 (Saint Paul, Minnesota) – HOURCAR, Minnesota’s nonprofit carshare operator and largest nonprofit carshare
May 23, 2023
Energy Secretary Granholm Highlights Evie Community Carshare: Announces Funding
Friday, May 19, 2022: U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Granholm announced funding for “Community-Driven Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment in Underserved Communities” in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Highlighting Evie Community Carshare service, part
May 19, 2023
We’re Installing Cameras in All HOURCAR & Evie Vehicles Starting June 1
What’s Happening: Starting June 1, 2023, HOURCAR will begin installing cameras in all vehicles we operate (including Evie Carshare vehicles). The cameras will detect and record crashes, distracted driving, attempted
May 2, 2023
Disadvantaged Communities Carshare Bill S.F. No. 671
UPDATE May 25, 2022: Earlier this week, the bill passed the House and Senate. This morning, Governor Walz signed the bill into law! Effective July 1, 2023, Evie and HOURCAR
March 27, 2023
Environmental Justice Continues with Payne-Phalen Community Council & Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association
Payne-Phalen Community Council (PPCC), Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), and HOURCAR are continuing work towards environmental justice through upcoming environmental justice brainstorm sessions and EV Spot Network (Evie Carshare & EV
March 15, 2023
Multifamily Project Update at Recharge MN’s Mobilizing Minnesota Symposium
Join us Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 8-5 at Minnesota State University – Mankato Centennial Student Union Ballroom as we discuss our Multifamily Project with project partner PLACE alongside other
March 13, 2023
New Pricing Effective March 31, 2023
HOURCAR’s mission is to provide clean, accessible, and affordable transportation options to our community. In January 2021, we changed our technology platform to bring new hardware, software, and other technological
February 28, 2023