Halo.Car utilizes proprietary remote driving technology to provide electric carsharing services, enabling users to access vehicles without the need for traditional rental processes. This approach addresses the challenge of limited electric vehicle availability and convenience, promoting a faster transition to sustainable transportation in urban areas.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional car rental and carsharing services often require customers to travel to a specific location to pick up and drop off vehicles, adding inconvenience and time to the rental process. The limited availability of electric vehicles in these fleets further restricts options for environmentally conscious consumers.
Solution
Halo.Car offers an electric carsharing service that delivers vehicles directly to users via remote piloting technology. Remote drivers operate the vehicles from a central operations center, using streaming video and sensor data to navigate city streets. Once the vehicle arrives, the remote pilot hands over control to the customer for their use. After the customer is finished, a remote driver takes control of the vehicle again, eliminating the need for designated parking or charging locations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes urban residents and visitors seeking convenient, on-demand electric vehicle rentals for local transportation needs.
Features
- Remote piloting technology using a network of cameras, modems, and antennas for vehicle control
- Real-time video and sensor data streaming to remote pilots
- Operation on T-Mobile's 5G network, with AT&T and Verizon as backup networks
- Advanced Safe Stop mechanism to automatically halt the car if a hazard is detected
- Fleet of electric vehicles, including Kia Niro and Chevy Bolt models