E-mobile with Zoe

“Ready!” spells out the Zoe – one of the three new e-car sharing vehicles of TU Graz, motivating right from the first drive. After unplugging and pressing the start button, after which “Ready” appears on the dashboard, a light purring sound is emitted – a specially designed sound by which the e-car, which is almost noiseless at low speed, can be heard by other road users. The white Renault of the Zoe range drives like a classical automatic car with more power under the bonnet than you would think. After all, overtaking takes longer with many fossil-fuelled vehicles.  

New provision from TU Graz

Since the official starting shot was sounded on Tuesday 21st March, a Zoe is now available at each of the three TU Graz campus locations for TU Graz members and other interested persons. Initiated by the <link http: www.familyofpower.com _blank int-link-external external link in new>“FAMILY OF POWER” cooperative and funded with the help of several corporate sponsors, the fleet at the three TU Graz campus locations can be used by TU Graz members and other interested persons. For private use one simply has to register at at<link http: www.familyofpower.com _blank int-link-external external link in new> www.familyofpower.com – TU Graz institutes or service departments should visit <link http: www.familyofpower.com _blank int-link-external external link in new>TU4U for further information. After a training session on how to operate the e-car, one of the vehicles can be easily booked online. With a range of more than 200 kilometres, the Zoe is a perfect set of wheels – especially for driving in town. With the Zoe, TU Graz is taking yet another step in its comprehensive mobility strategy, which apart from the e-car sharing provision also includes bicycles at discounted prices, tickets for public transport in Graz and various services throughout the year. Rector Harald Kainz at the opening of the e-car sharing provision: “TU Graz has set special goals in the field of mobility. And these new cars are yet another highlight. In this way we want to show our students and staff that e-mobility is the future.”