Hertz Brings ‘Plugless Power’ EV Charging to New York Auto Show

Plugless Power, developed by Evatran, utilizes inductive power transfer, streamlining the charging of electric vehicles by eliminating the cord and the plug.

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Hertz Launches New Mobile Services

Hertz launched a new campaign, 'Traveling at the Speed of Hertz,' which focuses on providing customers with various mobile services, such as Mobile Gold Alerts that sends the customer a text message advising them on where their car is located.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Introduces Computer-Aided Rental Trolley System

With the Enterprise Computer-Aided Rental Trolley (ECART), the rental agency can extend a branch network for however long required in order to respond quickly to higher demand.

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Toyota to Idle North American Plants for Five Days

Due to parts availability following the March 11 Japan earthquake, Toyota’s North American vehicle plants will suspend production on April 15, 18, 21, 22, and 25.

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What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

A Call to Action on Damage Recovery

Even if the vast majority of damage claims are handled properly, it doesn’t take many incidences of abuse to erode the auto rental industry’s trust with consumers. The industry needs to be consistently and actively engaged in reducing the number of damage claim disputes.

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