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#298: Talkin' EV Rental Blues
Feb 16, 2024
Exploring personal experiences with EV rentals, challenges faced by non-early adopters on road trips, Ford's affordable EV program, Cruise's CPUC penalty, Waymo's cyclist collision, and the nuances of safety and public trust in self-driving vehicles.
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- Rental companies need to improve communication and support for less-experienced EV renters to avoid stress and confusion.
- Unexpected EV rentals can lead to customer dissatisfaction due to issues with charging infrastructure, pricing discrepancies, and lack of clear communication.
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Implications of Hertz's EV Rental Strategy
Criticism of Hertz's approach to EV rentals has emerged, suggesting that the move was not beneficial for EV adoption and might have served as a cynical stock pump. Concerns were raised about renting EVs to customers who may not be comfortable or familiar with them, highlighting potential stress and confusion for less-experienced users.
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