Carbon Day, Enterprise and A123 Systems join forces for “Green Fleet” vehicles

Posted on November 30th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon

Carbon Day Automotive has announced a collaborative initiative with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and A123 Systems, Inc. the battery company that has a strategic alliance with Chrysler’s electric vehicle program.

The companies have joined forces to supply Green Fleet Vehicles to government and commercial users in the U.S. Each is a leader in their industry. Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be the source for hybrid vehicles, A123 Systems, Inc. the provider of the Hymotion Plug-In Conversion Modules (PCMs), and Carbon Day Automotive will supply of the necessary networked charging systems. The vehicles will be capable of the equivalent of 99 mpg and compatible with Smart Grid plug-in charging stations. Customers will be able to retrofit their hybrid vehicles with the A123 Systems PCM and “fuel” them at Smart Grid plug-in stations. Drivers will be able to locate available charging stations using Google maps and smart phones. Drivers are notified by e-mail when their battery is recharged.

“The collaboration between Carbon Day Automotive, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and A123 Systems, Inc. is an exciting one that we believe can change the transportation industry in this country,” stated Scott Emalfarb, a principal at Carbon Day Automotive. “Electric vehicles are not being manufactured fast enough and they are not being allocated to all major cities in this county. This program will put EV’s on the road and give drivers the ability to find ‘fuel’ easily. Together, we are providing immediacy to what will otherwise take years to accomplish.”