Paul Gioupis, founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions, shows how Hertz rental EVs are lined up and prepped for charging at the Zeem lot near LAX. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit As electric vehicles gain a foothold share of the fleet and ground transportation markets, it only follows that drivers can now reserve EVs from… Continue reading LAX Area Charging Depot Carries a Heavy Hertz EV Load
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Former Fox Rent-A-Car Owner Launches EV Services Company with Business Partners
The executive troika of Co-CEO Allen Rezapour, co-founder and former Co-CEO of Fox Rent-A-Car; COO Mark Vogel; and Co-CEO Andres Pinter draw on deep rental car, solar energy, and high finance roots to form Bullet EV Charging Solutions. Photo: Bullet EV Charging Solutions As electrification advances deeper into fleets, three critical energy challenges are emerging… Continue reading Former Fox Rent-A-Car Owner Launches EV Services Company with Business Partners
Electric Vehicles Now Hit the Road Fork of Hype vs. Reality
Steve Greenfield, CEO of Automotive Ventures, recently spelled out such conflicting signals and mixed outcomes in the years ahead as America pursues its experiment in vehicle electrification. He spoked at the IARA Summer Roundtable in Chicago on Aug. 24, 2023. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit As electric vehicles phase out of their start-up cycle, the… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Now Hit the Road Fork of Hype vs. Reality
Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire
During an Aug. 23 presentation at a remarketing conference, Jeff Haltrecht, executive at Call2Recycle, Inc., detailed safety principles that can apply to any commercial or government fleet operation that runs electric vehicles. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit Electric vehicles are often touted for their low-maintenance efficiency and clean driving since they require fewer parts and… Continue reading Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire
Ford Tops Tesla, Rivian in E-Pickup Truck Race
In the latest research, the Ram 1500 Rev came out on top for straight vehicle appeal (67%) but dropped to second behind the Ford once branding was revealed. Among shoppers, 67% would consider the F-150 Lightning ahead of models from Ram and Chevy (both at 63%). Graphic: Cox Automotive New research from Cox Automotive suggests… Continue reading Ford Tops Tesla, Rivian in E-Pickup Truck Race
Green Motion/U-Save Adds Car Rental Expert to Team
(L to R): Nick Harwood, non-exec director; Sophie Gadsden, head of global partnerships and product; Richard Lowden, founder and CEO; and Stuart Trolley, the new head of commercial, global. Photo: Green Motion, U-Save To aid Green Motion and U-Save’s ongoing growth, the company has brought on experienced car rental expert Stuart Trolley as head of… Continue reading Green Motion/U-Save Adds Car Rental Expert to Team
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase This Month
All major market segments saw seasonally adjusted prices that were again lower year over year in the first half of August, including pickups, sports cars, vans, and SUV’s. Photo: Cox Automotive/Manheim Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.1% from July in the first 15 days of August, according to… Continue reading Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase This Month
NextCar, Priceless Car Rental Debut on Hopper
Hopper’s innovative mobile marketplace will help introduce the brands to new customers. Photo: NP Auto Group Nextcar and Priceless Car Rental have partnered with Hopper, the third largest online travel agency in North America and a highly downloaded travel app, to offer customers access to the company’s inventory of rental vehicles across its network of… Continue reading NextCar, Priceless Car Rental Debut on Hopper
U-Save Adds Italy to its European Market Growth
Pierre Bertoli and Tommaso Semperboni will head operations for the new Master Country Franchise. IMAGE: U-Save U-Save is proceeding with its expansion into Europe with the sale of its Master Country Franchise for Italy, the company reported Aug. 15. Italian Motor Group and Gruppo Morini acquired the franchise and are working to launch their first… Continue reading U-Save Adds Italy to its European Market Growth
U-Save Opens First Middle East Master Franchise
(L to R): Alex Brown, Booking.com; Richard Lowden, U-Save International; and Lawrence Alamad, U-Save and Green Motion Jordan. Photo: U-Save U-Save is launching its first Master Franchise in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan, the company said Aug. 15. The new franchise was acquired by car rental entrepreneurs, Maher and Lawrence Alamad, a father-son team… Continue reading U-Save Opens First Middle East Master Franchise