Car rental giant Hertz dumps EVs in U.S. in favour of gasoline engines
Rental firm Hertz Global Holdings said on Thursday it would sell about 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet due to higher expenses related to collision and damage, and will opt for gas-powered vehicles.
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![IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR HERTZ FAST LANE POWERED BY CLEAR - On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 Hertz and CLEAR announced the Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR, a new service that uses biometrics, allowing travelers to get through the exit gate and on the road in 30 seconds or less with just a look or tap of their finger. It is now available at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with 40 more locations expected in 2019. An exit gate at the Atlanta International Airport shows the Hertz fast lane.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.5581871.1704998389!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hertz-fast-lane-powered-by-clear.jpg)
Rental firm Hertz Global Holdings said on Thursday it would sell about 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet due to higher expenses related to collision and damage, and will opt for gas-powered vehicles.