Hertz order for Teslas ranks among biggest-ever EV purchases

[TexasTowelie]

DETROIT — Hertz announced Monday that it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history and the latest evidence of the nation’s increasing commitment to EV technology.

The purchase by one of the world’s leading rental car companies reflects its confidence that electric vehicles are gaining acceptance with environmentally minded consumers as an alternative to vehicles powered by petroleum-burning internal combustion engines.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Mark Fields, Hertz’ interim CEO, said that Teslas are already arriving at the company’s sites and should be available for rental starting in November.

Hertz said in its announcement that it will complete its purchases of the Tesla Model 3 small cars by the end of 2022.

Read more: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/oct/25/hertz-order-for-teslas-ranks-among-biggest-ever-ev/

[Disaffected]

1. Cool,

I think I may rent one for a day just to try them out.

[Miguelito Loveless]

2. Do,

you won't regret it. They are a blast to drive.

[Disaffected]

5. I will,

if they are available in Alberta. I'd buy one if they had a compact hatch (which may turn out to be the Model 2).

[marie999]

3. If you drive a Hertz car and get into an accident Hertz can't be sued under normal circumstances.

Can Hertz be sued if the Telsa causes the accident?

[cloudbase]

4. Just be sure to return it with a full tank. n/t