# Solar Car-Sharing Projects This Car-Sharing Program Brings Solar-Powered Vehicles to Tennessee By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsharing References: [autorentalnews](http://www.autorentalnews.com/channel/rental-operations/news/story/2016/06/electric-carsharing-program-to-launch-in-tennessee.aspx) & [greencommuter.org](http://greencommuter.org/) The town of Chattanooga in Tennessee is all set to well and truly embrace alternative and eco-friendly transportation options by virtue of a brand new [electric car-sharing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turo-monthly). The project is the result of a collaboration between car-sharing service provider Green Commuter, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the [Electric Power Board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station). The program is designed to make it easier than ever for residents of Chattanooga to access electric vehicles as well as [vehicles equipped with solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme). Not only will this program benefit the environment thanks to reduced emissions, it will also be priced at a reasonable rate in order to appeal to commuters. The end result will be expanded transportation options for people in the area. Ultimately, this project ably proves that even medium-sized cities can benefit from electric car-sharing programs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Car-sharing Systems:** There is a growing demand for affordable and eco-friendly transportation options that can serve both urban areas and suburbs. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** Solar-powered vehicles can greatly reduce the carbon footprint of shared transportation and lower maintenance costs. - **Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainability:** Partnerships between car-sharing providers and public entities can create effective and innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from the growing demand for shared electric and solar-powered vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy sector can offer more sustainable and cost-effective solutions for powering shared mobility systems. - **Smart Cities:** Smart city initiatives can leverage partnerships between private and public entities to create more sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Startup Bike-Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-electric.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Excess Solar Energy Transitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-on-solar.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md) - [Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicletogrid-technology.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md)