Hertz Adds New Hyundai Sonata Hybrids to Fleet - MarketWatch

which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, has announced the expansion of its Green Traveler Collection fleet to include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in select cities across the U. S. "Hertz is always looking for opportunities to... The new Sonata Hybrid, rated at 40 mpg city and 44 mpg highway, switches seamlessly between a gasoline engine and an electric motor to deliver efficient power. The gasoline engine delivers the primary charge energy for the lithium polymer batteries, while the regenerative braking system captures the energy created during braking and converts it into electricity to help recharge the hybrid's lithium... For flexible loading, the Sonata Hybrid features a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback. The Sonata Hybrid is available to rent at airports including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dulles International and Chicago, as well as cities such as San Jose, San Diego and Long Beach in California. The new Sonata Hybrid is just one of Hertz's smart mobility rental choices available in the Company's Green Traveler Collection, a line of hybrid, electric and clean diesel vehicles that offer high-fuel efficiency while being easy on the wallet. Source: www.marketwatch.com