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PARK RIDGE, N.J.,  Jan. 30, 2013  /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz On Demand, The Hertz
Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ) global hourly car rental program announced the
addition of a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle to the  University of
Connecticut's car sharing program today.  

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"As Hertz On Demand continues to expand globally, we are also expanding our
rental car options," said  Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, The Hertz Corporation. "College students are the most tech and
environmentally savvy and we want to provide them with the options to experience
everything that's 'new' through Hertz On Demand from the way they book their car
to the vehicle they choose to drive."  

The Chevrolet Volt at the  University of Connecticut  will be available in the
new Storrs Center parking garage in partnership with the  Town of Mansfield,
Connecticut. In addition, the Storrs Center garage offers four EV charging
stations for the Hertz on Demand vehicle and for the general public.  

"As we have been doing for bicycle and bus transportation, the Town is committed
to providing the infrastructure for alternative and energy saving transportation
modes," said  Lon Hultgren,  Mansfield  Director of Public Works. "We are
developing choices for residents and commuters to move themselves and others in
and about  Mansfield.  I think that all these facilities should be of great
value to the community."  

The  University of Connecticut  launched Hertz On Demand in  October 2011  with
four vehicles. Today, the University has over 800 members enrolled in the
program, and will have six vehicles with the addition of the Chevrolet Volt.   

"Working with the Town and Hertz On Demand has been among the major positive
initiatives  UConn  is taking to bring energy saving modes of transportation to
the quaintness of  Storrs," said  Janet Freniere, Manager of Transportation
Services,  University of Connecticut.  

The Hertz On Demand pay-as-you-go service, with no annual fees, provides members
with 24/7 access to vehicles at the  University of Connecticut  and in the  Town
of Mansfield. Hertz On Demand offers members a range of cars - from an electric
vehicle to compacts, sedans and SUVs. Hertz On Demand provides an economical,
convenient and socially conscious alternative to car ownership with enhanced
member benefits including:

* Free membership. Hertz On Demand has no enrollment fee or annual membership
fee, and offers low hourly or daily rates starting as low as  $6.50/hour.  
* New rental fleet options  include the Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima, Jeep
Patriot, Ford Fiesta, Fiat 500 and Chevy Volt.  
* 180 miles a day, gas and insurance included in rates.  
* Daily rates  on Hertz rental car for longer trips; Ability to rent a car for
up to 30 days.  
* Unparalleled member service  including 24/7 live, in-car assistance from a
team of Hertz Member Care experts.   
* No late fees.  Hertz On Demand members will not receive punitive charges/late
fees for the late return of a vehicle.

For more information, visit  www.hertzondemand.com, visit the Hertz On Demand
Facebook page, or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400.  

About Hertz On Demand
Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has more than 850 vehicles,
150,000 members and more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate
offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers a variety of vehicles available
for online reservation at competitive rates. All cars are equipped with Eileo
technology, and benefits covered by the hourly rate include gas, insurance, GPS
turn-by-turn navigation, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour Member Care Center
communication, and 180 free miles per day.  

About Hertz  
Hertz, the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operates from
approximately 8,800 locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the
number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in 
Europe. Hertz is an inaugural member of  Travel + Leisure's  World's Best Awards
Hall of Fame, was named by the magazine's readers' as the Best Car Rental
Agency, and was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13
U.S. Car Rental Survey.  Products such as Hertz Gold Choice, NeverLost, and
unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and
Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz.  Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet
management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing,
and owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment
Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

For more information, visit  www.HertzOnDemand.com  or  www.hertz.com.   

 



SOURCE  Hertz Corporation


Lemore Hecht, +1-201-307-2574, lhecht@hertz.com

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