Hertz launches fuel-efficient, "green car" rentals

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 7, 2006 - Hertz is launching a new collection of fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars, that can be reserved by specific make and model, with an EPA highway rating of 28 miles per gallon.

The Hertz Green Collection features Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Sonata. Most of the Camrys, Fusions and LaCrosses also carry EPA's SmartWay certification, indicating lower emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

The Green Collection cars can be reserved by visiting the Company's webpage: Hertz.com, by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-3131 or by calling travel agents.

SmartWay-certified vehicles receive high marks from the U.S. EPA for limiting both air pollution and greenhouse gases, in addition to providing impressive gas mileage. According to the EPA, "Vehicles that receive this designation are very good environmental performers relative to other vehicles."