GlobeNewswire·Nov 9, 2026, 1:28 PM ET

Envoy and LACI Collaborate to Bring Electric Car Sharing Across New Jersey Through $8.5 Million NJDEP-Funded Initiative

Envoy, a subsidiary of Dot Ai, is launching a shared EV car-sharing program in New Jersey in collaboration with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI).
The initiative is funded by an $8.5 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's eMobility Grant Program.
Deployments are expected to begin within weeks, targeting up to 30 electric vehicles across Hudson & Bergen Counties.
Residents will access EVs by the hour or day without the financial burdens of ownership, such as insurance, maintenance, or payments.
This expansion marks the first time Envoy & LACI are operating outside California, building on successful pilots in Los Angeles neighborhoods.
The project is a key component of LACI's City Climate Innovation Challenge to integrate emissions reductions tailored to municipal needs.
Funding supports broader state goals to reduce transportation emissions, which are New Jersey's largest source of greenhouse gases.
Envoy & LACI are evaluating sites including affordable housing & market-rate properties while inviting hotels & workplaces to join.
The program aims to provide reliable transportation for daily needs like medical appointments or grocery runs to underserved communities.
Forward-looking statements in the release note potential risks regarding site selection, permitting, infrastructure installation, & funding continuity.