Hertz cites weak demand, high damage costs in decision to downsize EV fleet

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Thursday it is selling about 20,000 electric vehicles from its fleet, or about one-third of the total, and expects to book charges of about $245 million in the fourth quarter.The move is aimed at better balancing supply and expected demand for EVs, allowing the car-rental company to scrap a disproportionate number of lower-margin rentals and reduce damage expense associated with EVs. Collision and damages costs for EVs remained high in the fourth quarter, Hertz said in a regu ...