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Hertz teams with bp to expand North America EV charging stations

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September 27, 2022

Hertz and bp have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a national network of EV charging stations powered by bp pulse, bp's global electrification and charging solution brand, according to a press release.

bp pulse will manage Hertz's charging infrastructure and the customization of its Omega software to ensure Hertz's EV rental cars are recharged efficiently between rentals. Omega supports fleet operations by automating charging when the power price is low, while providing real-time visibility to EVs, chargers, power usage and more.

Through purchases from Tesla, Polestar and GM, Hertz has assembled tens of thousands of EVs available at 500 Hertz locations across 38 states. Hertz's goal is for one-quarter of its fleet to be electric by the end of 2024, with continued growth through acquisitions from various EV manufacturers.

bp acquired fleet charging and energy management company Amply Power in 2021, rebranded it as bp pulse and began installing charging infrastructure at 25 Hertz rental locations in multiple states in 2022.

bp pulse has set a global target of more than 100,000 chargers by 2030, with about 90% of those slated to be rapid or ultra-fast chargers.