I'm calling BS on hertz. If the cars were damaged, wouldn't they go after the renter for the cost if they didn't buy their overpriced insurance? I've tried to rent a tesla from them for the past two months and can't get one. Depreciation, yes. They bought at peak pricing and new prices have come way down. There is probably some other corporate sleazebag reason for this move. We will probably never know it.
I'd be curious to know if the damage rates were the same for ICE Uber vehicles. People can't handle dat ev torque? Doing the horizontal mambo with autopilot on? You would think anyone remotely involved in the auto industry would know Tesla's are expensive to repairThis article from MotorTrend goes a little more in depth on the decision versus the article posted by pcgeek from the Verge of all places. Anyway, a big concern from executives back in October was repair costs associated with their rideshare venture with Uber.
I don't go out of my way to read The Verge, but they seem OK as a tech news site. Although I think your general point is fine, Ars Technica has good automotive reporting IMHO.It's nothing personal man. You wouldn't go to a steakhouse and order the fish or go to a burger joint and order the chicken sandwich so why go to a tech news site for automotive news.
Which is about 300k in normal car miles. Those cars are probably trashed. I've been in rental cars with 30k miles that are in much wider shape than my cars with 200k.The miles on the EVs they are selling make it look like the telsas at least are getting plenty of rentals. All the cheap teslas have 70k+.
I flew into STL and rented a car 3 times this summer. Each time I had to switch cars multiple times on the lot to get one that didn't look like it came from the salvage yard. Then all 3 I ended up taking had nails or screws in the tires. It's insane how much Avis has gone downhill since 2020.I mean this makes sense but I can tell you that I've seen quite a few Teslas with damage over at Avis. One they tried to give us in Hawaii looked like somebody drove against the curb for a block on the passenger side (body damage, rims trashed, and tires looked like they were going to come apart at any time). Like you guys are going to rent this thing to people?
I'm sure the power results in a lot of extra accidents for people in rentals. Misuse of autopilot probably does too.I'd be curious to know if the damage rates were the same for ICE Uber vehicles. People can't handle dat ev torque? Doing the horizontal mambo with autopilot on? You would think anyone remotely involved in the auto industry would know Tesla's are expensive to repair
I'm sure the power results in a lot of extra accidents for people in rentals. Misuse of autopilot probably does too.
It's nothing personal man. You wouldn't go to a steakhouse and order the fish or go to a burger joint and order the chicken sandwich so why go to a tech news site for automotive news.
I'm sure the power results in a lot of extra accidents for people in rentals. Misuse of autopilot probably does too.
Those wouldn't be available for sale as used cars from Hertz xdI think of a punctured shorted battery from an accident. That big battery has to make a hell of a fire.
sThose wouldn't be available for sale as used cars from Hertz xd
Living in Minnesota, AWD Corolla hybrid looks like it would be a great choice, or even the Corolla Cross AWD hybrid, but my wife doesnt like the high step in of a CUV. Right now, I have a Subaru Impreza. I would consider another Subaru if they finally bring a good selection of hybrids to their lineup.100% when I buy my next car it will be a hybrid and most likely a Toyota.
Tesla supercharging station packed in Oak Brook, dead cars line parking lot due to frigid temps
Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.www.fox32chicago.comTesla supercharging station packed in Oak Brook, dead cars line parking lot due to frigid temps
OAK BROOK, Ill. - Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.
Public charging stations have turned into car graveyards over the past couple of days.
"Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent," said Tyler Beard, who has been trying to recharge his Tesla at an Oak Brook Tesla supercharging station since Sunday afternoon. "And this is like three hours being out here after being out here three hours yesterday."
Beard was among the dozens of Tesla owners trying desperately to power up their cars at the Tesla supercharging station in Oak Brook. It was a scene mirrored with long lines and abandoned cars at scores of other charging stations around the Chicago area.
"This is crazy. It’s a disaster. Seriously," said Tesla owner Chalis Mizelle.
Mizelle was forced to abandon her car and get a ride from a friend when it wouldn’t charge.
No thanks!
No different from a dead battery in a gas car in the cold of winter.
People think EV's batteries are different than other batteries.. harsh reminder that all batteries will die in the cold!
It always comes down to personal needs. If your commuting to work and have a 50amp charger at home an EV is very sensible, as long as the power grid in your area isn't overloaded.No different from a dead battery in a gas car in the cold of winter.
People think EV's batteries are different than other batteries.. harsh reminder that all batteries will die in the cold!
TBH I can see owning an EV but primarily because I drive less than 2000 miles a year and don't take long road trips.
Sound a lot more reliable than say Kia's or Hyundai's with their engine trouble!
CCAs are literally a measurement at 0 degrees celsius. Are you saying the 500-800 CCAs on most 12V lead-acid batteries as labelled is fraud?No different from a dead battery in a gas car in the cold of winter.
People think EV's batteries are different than other batteries.. harsh reminder that all batteries will die in the cold!
TBH I can see owning an EV but primarily because I drive less than 2000 miles a year and don't take long road trips.
Sound a lot more reliable than say Kia's or Hyundai's with their engine trouble!
No one talks about the local grid when installing AC or an electric oven, why the concern over it for an EV? My AC uses far more electric than my Bolt and at a higher current draw.It always comes down to personal needs. If your commuting to work and have a 50amp charger at home an EV is very sensible, as long as the power grid in your area isn't overloaded.
It's added load. Where I lived in the Bay Area summer blackouts were common because of AC loads. Now they're banning gas appliances in parts of the area which will exacerbate the problem.No one talks about the local grid when installing AC or an electric oven, why the concern over it for an EV? My AC uses far more electric than my Bolt and at a higher current draw.
I haven't actually measured my AC current draw, but it is on a 60-amp circuit. In August it'll easily run over 6 hours a day.My Emporia pulls 48 amps on a 60 amp circuit when charging my Mustang. 48 amps is the max that most EVs can charge at when using L2 charging. Charging from 20% to 85% usually takes around 6 or so hours of continuous load which is much much greater than most residential appliances like HVAC systems, dryers, or electric ranges.
Energy in Illinois isn't California expensive but it's not like Illinois is exactly a cheap state to reside in. To help offset the cost I usually charge over night when rates are a little cheaper and the load on the grid is a little less.