The Bright
Future of
Car Sharing

A car used to be the ultimate symbol of freedom and independence but increasingly consumers view ownership as an expense and a burden. Often considered the gateway to other forms of Collaborative Consumption, Car Sharing is becoming increasingly popular with its promise of personal convenience and social improvement. It is time to explore this new age where access is better than ownership.

IN 2009, CAR SHARING DIMINISHED
GLOBAL CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS BY

482,170 Tons

(That’s half the weight of the Golden Gate Bridge!)

FOR EVERY RENTED
CAR, THERE ARE

15

FEWER OWNED CARS
ON THE ROAD.

CARSHARING MEMBERS DROVE

31% Less

THAN WHEN THEY OWNED A PERSONAL VEHICLE.

Source: Frost & Sullivan

Source: CarSharing.net

Source: RelayRides

Source: RelayRides

Source: Zipcar

Source: Frost & Sullivan

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ON FLAGS

to see some car sharing options for each country.

PEER TO PEER

A fleet of cars is owned by a community. The marketplace matches owners of cars that are available to other drivers to rent.

RelayRides

Whipcar

Wheelz

Getaround

BUSINESS TO CONSUMER

A company owns a fleet of cars and facilitates the sharing amongst members.

AUTO MANUFACTURERS

BMW

Peugeot

Daimler

RENTAL BRANDS

Hertz

WeCar

CAR SHARING BRANDS

Zipcar

StattAuto

GoGet

NOT-FOR-PROFIT OR CO-OP

A local organization or community that facilitates car sharing with the goal of changing driving habits over making a profit.

City Car Share

Philly Car Share

I-GO Chicago

United States

In 2009, for the first time, the number of Americans who ditched their cars was greater than those who purchased
new cars.

Popular car sharing options:

Germany

Over the last 20 years, Germany has experienced a sharp decrease in new car buyers between 18 and 29 years old.

Popular car sharing options:

Japan

Vehicle buying in Japan has decreased by more than 30%.

Popular car sharing options:

Canada

Costa Rica

Brazil

Ireland

United
Kingdom

France

Belgium

Netherlands

Denmark

Switzerland

Sweden

Austria

Singapore

Australia

New Zealand

10

MILLION
PEOPLE
BOUGHT CARS

14

MILLION PEOPLE
GOT RID OF
THEIR CARS

Car Sharing is
gaining popularity

CAR SHARING VEHICLES IN NORTH AMERICA

CAR SHARING MEMBERS IN NORTH AMERICA

Source: Susan Shaheen and CarSharing.net

153

2,502

766

17,161

1,427

62,330

3,340

118,556

7,505

318,838

10,405

516,100

THE AVERAGE CAR
IS USED FOR ONLY
ONE HOUR A DAY

16.4%

of new car buyers
were 18 - 29 y.o.

7.6%

of new car buyers
were 18 - 29 y.o.

30%

decline in
vehicle buying

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2002

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2006

2008

2010

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2011

1990

2011

A COLLABORATION BETWEEN  COLLABORATIVE FUND  AND  HYPERAKT , WITH SUPPORT FROM  STARTUP AMERICA PARTNERSHIP .

Source: Fast Company

Source: Deutsche Welle

Source: Frost & Sullivan