Hertz and BP announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the development of a national network of EV charging stations across North America to power Hertz's fleet of eco-friendly cars.
The agreement also involves the management of Hertz's charging infrastructure by bp pulse and the customization of its Omega software to ensure Hertz's growing fleet of electric rental cars are recharged quickly and efficiently between rentals. Omega supports fleet operations by automating charging when the power price is low, while providing real-time visibility to EVs, chargers, power usage, and more.
According to Hertz, it has assembled a fleet of tens of thousands of EVs through large-scale purchases from Tesla, Polestar and GM. These EVs are available at 500 locations across 38 states. Hertz's objective is for one-quarter of its fleet to be electric by the end of 2024, with continued growth planned through acquisitions from various EV manufacturers.
According to the agreement, BP Pulse will run the EV charging stations, which will be available to both Hertz customers and the general public.
Source: Hertz
