Hertz announces new public-private partnership initiative, Hertz Electrifies

Hertz announced a new public-private partnership initiative, Hertz Electrifies, aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, while creating economic opportunity and environmental benefits for communities. In partnership with mayors across the country, Hertz will bring its EV fleet to American cities, while supporting the build out of charging infrastructure, creating educational and training opportunities for high-quality jobs in a new era of mobility, and engaging with local organizations to extend the benefits of electrification to underserved communities. Hertz Electrifies is launching in Denver, Colorado in partnership with Mayor Michael B. Hancock. Through the initiative, Hertz aims to: Bring up to 5,200 rental EVs to Denver, for availability to Hertz customers and rideshare drivers; Increase charging capacity at the Denver International Airport and at Hertz locations through installation of a mix of Level 2 and fast chargers; In partnership with bp pulse, a global high-speed electric charging network, support the installation of publicly accessible EV chargers across neighborhoods in Denver; Share telematics from Hertz’s fleet of connected cars to help inform public charging infrastructure planning; Offer summer job opportunities through the Denver Youth Employment Program; and Provide electric vehicles, tools and training to Montbello Career and Technical High School for students enrolled in its auto certificate program.