Intrago Selected By AlwaysOn As A GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies Award Nominee
(07/08/2008)
BOULDER, Colorado, July 8, 2008 - Intrago Corporation, an electric vehicle systems company, today announced its selection by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies Award nominee for 2008. The second-annual elite GoingGreen 100 list is compiled by the AlwaysOn editorial panel. To be eligible for the GoingGreen 100 list, companies must be peer-nominated, with AlwaysOn receiving hundreds of nominations from venture investors, investment bankers and other industry experts.
"The AlwaysOn GoingGreen 100 companies will accelerate the global movement to a more sustainable environment," said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. "The ideas and innovation we see as we review hundreds of clean technology companies will be foundational to the next wave of economic growth in California and beyond. These are the companies which we predict will have the greatest market traction, strongest innovation and most game-changing approaches this year."
Intrago's Local Vehicle On Demand technology offers a simple and efficient way to obtain right-sized, zero-emission vehicles for short trips. Intrago's proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
"Intrago technology enables automated locking, charging and rental of small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, scooters, Segways and even small electric cars," said David Goldschmidt, Chief Marketing and Operating Officer, Intrago Corporation. "Our markets for Intrago personal electric vehicle systems include university and corporate campuses, transit links, urban communities and resort and leisure destinations, among others."
"It is a great honor for Intrago to be recognized by AlwaysOn's editors, and be included with other emerging leaders in clean tech," Goldschmidt said.
The GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies Award winners for 2008 will be honored at AlwaysOn's GoingGreen Conference, to be held in San Francisco in September. AlwaysOn GoingGreen is a two-and-a-half-day executive gathering that highlights the significant impact clean technologies have on new economic growth and in sustainable use of natural resources. AlwaysOn GoingGreen features the most innovative companies, eminent technologists, influential investors and journalists in keynote presentations, panel debates and private company CEO showcases. The goal of the conference is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the clean tech industry.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company's patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options.
www.intragomobility.com
About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn ignited the open-media revolution in early 2003 by being the first media brand to launch a global blog network. In 2004, AlwaysOn continued to lead the media industry in innovation by introducing a social network where members can connect and engage. AlwaysOn is also revolutionizing the media business by applying its open-media principles to its executive event series (Stanford Summit, AlwaysOn Hollywood, AlwaysOn Media and GoingGreen) and quarterly print "blogozine" by empowering its members to post and share their ideas and meet each other online. AlwaysOn is committed to the free-market, merit-driven approach to reporting and event programming.
Dow Jones Selects Intrago To Present At Environmental Ventures 2008
(05/21/2008)
SAN MATEO, California, May 21, 2008 – Intrago Corporation was selected to make a presentation on its unique, zero-emission transportation business at the recent Dow Jones Environmental Ventures 2008 conference, held on May 21 in San Mateo. Out of several hundred start-ups rated by Dow Jones, Intrago was one of only 40 companies selected to present at this premier investment event by Dow Jones Financial Information Services.
Intrago offers a simple and efficient way to obtain right-sized, zero-emission vehicles for short trips. Intrago’s proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
“We were excited that Dow Jones chose Intrago from what has developed into a very crowded ‘green’ venture space,” said Larry Blankenship, Chief Executive Officer, Intrago Corporation.
“The event was an unparalleled opportunity to present our unique Local Vehicle On Demand systems to a collection of leading investors and entrepreneurs in clean technology,” added Blankenship.
Intrago introduced attendees of this year’s Environmental Ventures event to their technology which enables automated locking, charging and rental of small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, scooters, Segways and even small electric cars. Intrago systems provide the missing link of Local MileTM transportation, connecting transit offerings with home and office locations. Markets for Intrago personal electric vehicle systems include university and corporate campuses, transit links, urban communities and resort and leisure destinations, among others.
Attendees learned about recent Intrago system sales and upcoming pilot installations, as well as recent inquiries Intrago has received from more than 15 countries interested in Intrago local mobility solutions.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
Intrago Exhibits at Cleantech Forum in Brussels
(04/30/2008)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 30, 2008 – Intrago Corporation exhibited its ‘green’ transportation technology at the recent Cleantech Forum, held on April 28-30 in Brussels, Belgium. Intrago was one of a handful of exhibitors at the world’s premier clean technology investment event, attended by a global audience of investors and others in the clean technology venture space.
Intrago offers a simple and efficient way to obtain zero-emission vehicles for short trips. Intrago’s proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
“Cleantech was an outstanding opportunity for Intrago to further existing relationships as well as establish new connections with various European-based venture firms,” said Larry Blankenship, CEO, Intrago Corporation.
“The Brussels Forum was a great opportunity to introduce our innovative local mobility systems to a region of the world that can immediately integrate our systems with existing mass transit infrastructures,” added Blankenship.
Intrago demonstrated to Forum attendees their proprietary technology which enables automated locking, charging and rental of small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, scooters, Segways and even small electric cars. Markets for Intrago personal electric vehicle systems include university and corporate campuses, transit links, urban communities and resort and leisure destinations, among others.
Attendees learned about recent Intrago system sales and upcoming pilot installations, as well as recent inquiries Intrago has received from more than 15 countries interested in Intrago local mobility solutions.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
Intrago Exhibits at 8th Annual Resort Conference
(04/19/2008)
SAN DIEGO, California, April 19, 2008 – Intrago Corporation debuted its ‘green’ transportation technology at the recent 8th Annual Resort Conference, held on April 16-18 in Coronado, California, sponsored by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. Intrago was one of only 30 companies exhibiting at this conference exclusively for resort executives representing many properties of all sizes from around the world.
Intrago offers a simple and fun way to obtain zero-emission vehicles for recreational use at resorts, hotels, cruise ports, marinas, parks and campgrounds. Intrago’s proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
“The Resort Conference was a great opportunity to show our electric vehicle rental technology to the important resort market,” said David Goldschmidt, Chief Marketing Officer, Intrago Corporation.
“Attendees were very interested to learn how we can help solve transportation challenges as well as provide 'green' fun for their guests. We showed how easy it is set up and operate an Intrago rental system, which only needs a small amount of electricity and an Internet connection,” added Goldschmidt.
Intrago rental systems feature clean, electric vehicles that provide a 'green' and quiet alternative to resort shuttles, gas-powered scooters, etc. Their systems are a unique, visible and profitable sustainability initiative that offers fun, on-site recreation that will help keep innovative leisure properties, large and small, ahead of their competition.
Resort Conference attendees also learned about recent Intrago system sales and upcoming pilot installations, as well as recent inquiries Intrago has received from locations in more than 15 countries, interested in Intrago rental systems.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
Cleantech Forum Selects Intrago to Present at Global Showcase
(02/28/2008)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, February 28, 2008 - Intrago Corporation was selected to make a presentation on its 'green' transportation business at the recent Cleantech Forum, held on February 25-27 in San Francisco. Intrago was one of only 21 companies that won a competition to present at the world's premier clean technology investment event, attended by over 900 investors and others in the clean technology venture space.
Intrago offers a simple and efficient way to obtain zero-emission vehicles for short trips. Intrago’s proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
“It was a privilege and an honor for Intrago to be chosen from among so many promising new ventures in the green space,” said Dan Sturges, President and Founder, Intrago Corporation.
“For us, the Forum was a great opportunity to present our innovative local mobility systems to a global audience that is focused on finding the most promising clean technology commercialization opportunities,” added Sturges.
Intrago also demonstrated to Forum attendees their proprietary technology which enables automated locking, charging and rental of small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles, scooters, Segways and even small electric cars. Markets for Intrago personal electric vehicle systems include university and corporate campuses, transit links, urban communities and resort and leisure destinations, among others.
Attendees learned about recent Intrago system sales and upcoming pilot installations, as well as recent inquiries Intrago has received from 15 countries interested in Intrago local mobility solutions.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
Intrago Corporation and eGO Vehicles Announce Strategic Partnership
(12/05/2007)
ANAHEIM, California, December 5, 2007 – eGO Vehicles, the makers of eGO and Helio electric cycles and one of the longest running companies in the light electric transportation business, exhibited its versatile line of High-Performance Electric Cycles at EVS-23 in Anaheim on December 2-4, 2007, featuring its top-of-the-line model in the Ride and Drive event, and made several exciting new product and partnership announcements.
eGO Vehicles and Intrago Corporation announced their strategic partnership today to integrate eGO’s electric cycles with Intrago’s Rental and Management Systems for personal electric vehicles.
eGO and Intrago exhibited an Intrago mobile demonstration system with eGO Electric Cycles in eGO’s booth space. eGO and Intrago demonstrated an automated vehicle rental system which will offer eGO electric cycles.
Intrago offers a simple and efficient way to obtain zero-emission vehicles for short trips. Intrago’s proprietary, patent-pending system allows a customer to choose any available vehicle secured at any charging station, unlock the vehicle of their choice with a single 'key' right at the vehicle, and immediately ride away.
eGO’s electric cycles are world-renown for their high quality of workmanship, reliability and power as well as for their comfort, safety, ease of use and low operating and ownership costs.
“As we see higher gas prices and greater concerns for the environment people are increasingly seeking affordable, reliable and clean transportation alternatives. eGO’s electric cycles present a great option for fast, friendly, fun, green transportation,” according to Kris Sorensen, Partner in eGO Vehicles.
“There are so many new markets and opportunities for eGO’s Vehicles. Commuters especially love them and so do recreationalists,” added Sorensen. eGO’s vehicles have two speeds, GO FAR and GO FAST. In GO FAR mode the top speed is 17mph with a range of 20-25 miles. In GO FAST mode the top speed is 24 mph with a range of 15-20 miles. Acceleration is always smooth and quiet, achieving zero to 20 mph in under 4 seconds.
Whisper silent and built to last, the eGO and Helio electric cycles are an exciting way to get around. The eGO cycle is road legal and can be registered anywhere in the US. Loaded with safety features, in many states they don’t have to be registered at all.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
About eGo Vehicles
eGO Vehicles, the makers of eGO and Helio electric cycles, is entering its 8th year in business and production of its high-performance cycles – one of the longest running companies in the light electric transportation industry. eGO and Helio vehicles are available in the U.S. and internationally through a growing dealer network. www.egovehicles.com
International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition
(12/04/2007)
Intrago exhibited at the recent International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS) in Anaheim, California, held from December 2-5. This event (the 23rd since 1969) attracts business, policy, industry, and academic leaders from around the world who are interested in exploring and understanding the technical, policy and market challenges of electric transportation technologies. This academic and business oriented meeting drew many of the world's experts in electric transportation, making it an excellent forum to demonstrate our personal electric vehicle rental and management system. Interest in our unique offering was significant, whether from potential customers, system operators or technology and vehicle providers.
University of Washington Selects Shared Electric Bicycle System from Intrago
(11/16/2007)
University of Washington sees advantages from Intrago’s unique zero-emission campus mobility system to further reduce automobile use
BOULDER, Colorado, November 16, 2007 – The Intrago (pronounced Intra-Go) Corporation, together with the University of Washington and other partners, has been awarded funding for a shared electric vehicle system at the University’s Seattle campus. This system was funded by the Washington State Department of Transportation through a program that fosters innovation to help reduce automobile trips into congested areas such as urban university campuses.
The campus network of self-rental electric bicycles will enhance mobility for students, faculty and staff that arrive to campus using alternative transportation and aims to reduce the number of automobile commute trips in the region.
“We’re very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Intrago to bring this innovative project to our campus. This new form of on-demand personal mobility will add a significant enhancement to our award-winning U-Pass program. We anticipate this added incentive to further reduce the number of cars coming to campus each day as well as reduce car and truck use within our campus.” stated Joshua Kavanagh, Director of Transportation Services, University of Washington.
Intrago is addressing the unmet need for on-demand personal mobility that is clean, right-sized, and enjoyable to use for short-distance trips around campuses like the University of Washington, as well as corporate campuses, vacation destinations, and high-density urban and public transit locations. The company’s automated rental and management systems enable users to unlock and start any electric-powered vehicle, or unlock any bicycle in the system with their personal Intrago GoKey™. Users may select any vehicle at a station and then return it to the same or a different location.
Dan Sturges, President and Founder, Intrago Corporation, remarked, “We are thrilled that University of Washington sees the value in our system that manages personal powered vehicles in addition to pedal bicycles. The electric bicycles provide some riders the extra assist they may need to make it up hills or travel longer distances while sharing the benefits of exercise and a non-polluting vehicle. It’s great to see that Josh and his team want to offer options to make it as easy as possible for a wide range of people to get out of their cars.”
Kavanagh continued, “Intrago is the only system available that offers small-sized, electric powered vehicles as well as traditional bicycles. We fully expect to see these easy to use vehicles help our commuters get to campus and get around once they reach campus, including travel to our car-share vehicles for their longer-distance trip needs. Success of this pilot system is expected to lead to much more widespread deployment in the future. Washington State Department of Transportation’s support of this project is a testament to Washington’s commitment to advanced, efficient mobility systems.”
Intrago and the University of Washington expect to launch the self-rental electric bicycle system in time for students returning to school in fall, 2008.
About Intrago Corporation
Intrago Corporation is an electric vehicle systems company offering right-sized, economical transportation options for people to move about local environments. The company’s patent-pending offerings under development include automated rental and vehicle management systems for small, personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters, electric bicycles, and a range of other local vehicle options. www.intragomobility.com
About The University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University encourages the community to use alternative transportation and maintains a fleet of more than 300 alternative fuel, hybrid, electric and biodiesel-powered vehicles and trucks. www.washington.edu
Intrago Chosen to Present at Sold-Out Angel Capital Summit in Denver, Colorado
(11/14/2007)
On Tuesday, November 13, Intrago participated in the 2007 Angel Capital Summit at the Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado. This inaugural Angel Summit was a unique and new collaboration of the premier professional organizations that serve entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, designed to bring high-level exposure to new companies seeking capital.
Intrago competed for an opportunity to present to angel investors, venture capitalists and other funding sources. After a very competitive and rigorous selection process, Intrago was among the few companies selected by investor partners to present to the sold-out event with over 400 attendees.
On the day of the Summit, Intrago’s presentation was one of the most popular of the day with approximately 80 people in attendance, limited only by the size of the room. Intrago’s exciting presentation created significant ‘buzz’ in the investor community which has continued to grow well after the event in investor blogs, other venues and direct investor contact with Intrago.
The Angel Capital Summit was hosted by the Rockies Venture Club, the Denver region’s premier networking organization that connects entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. This summit delivers a uniquely different approach of matching investors and entrepreneurs by only presenting companies which have been benchmarked for success.
Investors who were unable to attend Intrago’s presentation in person should contact Intrago CEO Larry Blankenship at 303-901-4407.
Association for Commuter Transportation conference
(09/21/2007)
Intrago brought our local mobility solutions to the Association for Commuter Transportation's 2007 International Conference in Seattle, held from September 9-12. We demonstrated our personal vehicle rental and management system to mobility management professionals from around the world, along with a small fleet of personal electric vehicles. Our innovative system was very well received by convention attendees, and several organizations expressed interest in implementing our solutions in their communities.