Houston to launch municipal car-sharing program

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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston is adding 50 electric cars to the municipal vehicle fleet for city employees across numerous departments to share.

Mayor Annise Parker says a new partnership with the car-sharing network Zipcar Inc. is the reason for the fleet additions. A city statement says the program is the first of its kind to utilize electric vehicles.

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