Fuel Efficient, Environmentally-Friendly Autos Available For Rental By Hertz
Hertz has a new collection of fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together. The Hertz Green Collection features Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Sonata. Most of the Camrys, Fusions and LaCrosses also carry EPA's SmartWay* certification, indicating lower emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. They can be reserved by make and model.
With more than 35,000 cars in the Green Collection, Hertz guarantees availability at 50 major airport locations across the United States. The Green Collection cars are EPA highway rated at 28 MPG or better, and more than 18,000 of them are also SmartWay certified.
"With the launch of the Green Collection, Hertz expands its lead as the only major car rental company offering reservable vehicles that are right for the times for specific customer segments," said Mark P. Frissora, Chief Executive Officer, The Hertz Corporation.
"In addition to premium segments for luxury and sporty vehicles, Hertz now offers a reservable collection of high MPG, lower emission cars for customers who want to save on gas, drive a car with environmental benefits, but not sacrifice comfort or roominess," he added.
"Hertz now offers 42 specific makes and models that can be reserved by customers," said Frank Camacho, Hertz Staff Vice President, Marketing. "We are pleased to be able to extend our vehicle selection program to include Fusion, Camry, LaCrosse and Sonata -- a group of fuel-efficient cars that are suitable for families and friends," he added. "The program is available at 50 major U.S. airports and we will be adding locations throughout the remainder of this year," he concluded.
The reservable Green Collection vehicles join the luxury Prestige Collection and sporty Fun Collection vehicles that can be reserved at major airport and resort locations across the United States. The Green Collection cars can be reserved by visiting the Company's webpage: www.hertz.com, by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-3131 or by calling travel agents.
SmartWay-certified vehicles receive high marks from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for limiting both air pollution and greenhouse gases, in addition to providing impressive gas mileage.
According to the EPA, "Vehicles that receive this designation are very good environmental performers relative to other vehicles." For more EPA-certified tips on improving gas mileage while driving your rental or personal vehicle, visit: www.fueleconomy.gov.
The Hertz Corporation, the largest worldwide general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,600 locations in 150 countries.
* SmartWay is given to those vehicles that score 6 or better, on a scale of 0-10, on both the Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores, and have a total score when adding the two together of 13. Visit www.epa.gov/autoemissions for more information.
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