Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

ExxonMobil introduced a new way to zip around Baltimore with the unveiling of the AltCar program at the Maryland Science Center on Tuesday. Baltimore is leading the nation as one of the first cities to implement an all-electric car-sharing program, and is the first in the region.

Drivers can experience the feel of an electric car by taking a spin around the Inner Harbor in the world’s first lithium-ion battery powered electric vehicle. Through August 1, visitors to the Maryland Science Center can test drive the car for free with paid admission to the museum.

The Maryland Science Center is also hosting the Energy Efficiency Car exhibition with a full-scale car model displaying green technologies.

News Outlets across the country picked up the story, including the Associated Press, CNN Money, Popular Science, and Wired.

Visit AltCar’s website, or the Maryland Science Center online for more details.