HOURCAR announces its newest hub location at the Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, in Minneapolis.  The Seward Co-op hub will feature HOURCAR’s first Honda Insight hybrid, an appropriate addition to one of the world’s most fuel-efficient car-sharing fleets.  With this addition, HOURCAR’s fleet numbers 20 vehicles throughout Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

The Seward Co-op HOURCAR hub is made possible by the sponsorship of the Seward Co-op and the support of the McKnight Foundation.  Seward Co-op’s sponsorship of an HOURCAR hub coincides with the Grand Opening Celebration of its new store, which will take place on Sunday, April 26 from noon to 5 p.m.  “Seward Co-op is thrilled to sponsor this new HOURCAR hub,” says Sean Doyle, Seward Co-op General Manager.  “Our membership and staff are already committed to reducing their carbon footprints, so HOURCAR will fit in well at the co-op.”

“The Seward Co-op has invested a tremendous amount in the community,” says Ari Ofsevit, HOURCAR Program Manager.  “By offering an HOURCAR hub at their new store, the Co-op provides neighbors with a low-carbon transportation option that also saves them money.”

About HOURCAR
HOURCAR is a program of the nonprofit Neighborhood Energy Connection. HOURCAR was founded in 2005 to provide an alternative to car ownership in the Twin Cities. In customer surveys, HOURCAR members report reduced carbon dioxide emissions, a high level of customer satisfaction, and savings. More information about HOURCAR is available at www.HOURCAR.org.

About the Neighborhood Energy Connection
The Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC) is a Saint Paul-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and improve quality of life by offering tools for energy-efficient living. In addition to operating HOURCAR, the NEC provides residential energy audits and home energy improvement loans across Minnesota. More information on the NEC is available at www.TheNEC.org.