Green Commute

Green Commute is a full-stack eco-friendly transportation platform designed to promote sustainable mobility through electric vehicle rentals, ride booking, carbon footprint tracking, and reward-based gamification. The platform encourages users to make environmentally conscious travel choices while earning rewards for reducing carbon emissions.

Live Demo: https://green-commute-sigma.vercel.app

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Overview

Transportation contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. Green Commute provides users with a sustainable alternative by combining eco-friendly transportation services with environmental awareness tools.

The platform enables users to:

• Book eco-friendly rides
• Rent electric vehicles
• Plan optimized travel routes
• Calculate carbon emissions savings
• Earn EcoCoins for sustainable travel
• Compete on an environmental leaderboard

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Features

Eco-Friendly Ride Booking

• Book sustainable transportation options
• Track ride history
• Earn EcoCoins for every ride
• View environmental impact

Electric Vehicle Rentals

• Rent E-Bikes
• Rent E-Scooters
• Rent EV Cars
• View vehicle range and pricing
• Earn EcoCoins through rentals

Smart Route Planner

• Interactive route planning
• Location search and navigation
• EV-friendly route optimization
• Integrated map visualization

Carbon Footprint Calculator

• Compare traditional vehicle emissions with EV emissions
• Calculate carbon savings
• View environmental impact metrics
• Promote sustainable decision-making

Eco Champions Leaderboard

• Compete with other users
• Rank based on EcoCoins earned
• Track carbon savings
• Encourage sustainable habits through gamification

Secure Authentication

• User Registration
• User Login
• JWT Authentication
• Protected Routes
• User Profile Management

EcoCoin Reward System

• Earn EcoCoins for eco-friendly actions
• Track sustainability progress
• Leaderboard integration
• Reward-based engagement

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Screenshots

Home Page

The landing page provides users with access to ride booking and platform services.

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Vehicle Rentals

Browse available electric vehicles and select suitable rental options.

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Rental Fleet

Detailed rental listings displaying range, pricing, and EcoCoin rewards.

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Smart Route Planner

Plan routes efficiently with map-based navigation support.

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Carbon Footprint Calculator

Calculate CO₂ savings and compare eco-friendly transportation alternatives.

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Eco Champions Leaderboard

View rankings based on EcoCoins earned and carbon emissions reduced.

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System Architecture

Frontend (React + Tailwind CSS)
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Backend API (Node.js + Express.js)
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MongoDB Atlas Database
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Authentication & Business Logic

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Tailwind CSS
• React Router DOM
• Axios
• Lucide React
• Leaflet Maps

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• JWT Authentication
• Bcrypt.js
• Nodemailer

Database

• MongoDB Atlas
• Mongoose

Maps & Geolocation

• OpenStreetMap
• Leaflet.js
• Nominatim Geocoding API

Deployment

• Vercel (Frontend)
• Render (Backend)
• MongoDB Atlas (Database)

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Project Structure

Green-Commute
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├── client
│   ├── public
│   ├── src
│   └── package.json
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├── server
│   ├── controllers
│   ├── middleware
│   ├── models
│   ├── routes
│   ├── config
│   └── package.json
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├── screenshots
│   ├── home.png
│   ├── rentals.png
│   ├── rentals2.png
│   ├── routeplanner.png
│   ├── carboncalc.png
│   └── leaderboard.png
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└── README.md

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Installation

Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/green-commute.git

cd green-commute

Install Frontend Dependencies

cd client
npm install

Install Backend Dependencies

cd ../server
npm install

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Environment Variables

Create a .env file inside the server directory:

PORT=5000

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

EMAIL_USER=your_email

EMAIL_PASS=your_email_password

CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173

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Run Locally

Start Backend

cd server
npm start

Start Frontend

cd client
npm run dev

Application will be available at:

Frontend: http://localhost:5173
Backend:  http://localhost:5000

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API Endpoints

Authentication

POST /api/users/register
POST /api/users/login
GET  /api/users/profile

Trips

POST /api/trips/book
GET  /api/trips/history
GET  /api/trips/stats

Rentals

GET  /api/rentals
POST /api/rentals/book

Carbon Calculator

POST /api/carbon/calculate

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Sustainability Impact

Green Commute promotes:

• Reduced carbon emissions
• Electric mobility adoption
• Sustainable transportation practices
• Environmental awareness
• Green commuting habits
• Carbon footprint reduction

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Team Members

This project was collaboratively developed by a team of four students:

• Sumegh
• Mani
• Rakshitha
• Koushal Rao

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Deployment

Frontend

https://green-commute-sigma.vercel.app

Backend

https://greencommute-api-p557.onrender.com

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Future Enhancements

• Real-time ride booking integration
• Live EV charging station availability
• Google Maps Directions API integration
• EcoCoin redemption marketplace
• AI-powered route recommendations
• Mobile application support
• Ride-sharing and carpooling features
• Advanced sustainability analytics

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch

git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes

git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to GitHub

git push origin feature-name

5. Open a Pull Request

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License

This project is developed for educational and demonstration purposes.

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Building a Greener Future, One Ride at a Time

Green Commute empowers users to reduce their environmental impact through sustainable transportation choices while making eco-friendly commuting simple, rewarding, and accessible.