During New York City Climate Week, Hertz Chief Executive Officer Stephen Scherr and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched “Hertz Electrifies New York City,” a public-private partnership aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and extending the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across neighborhoods.

Through the initiative, Hertz intends to add up to 1,700 rental EVs to its local fleet, creating 100 new jobs, to serve its growing New York presence, and partner with four public high schools to create EV education and training opportunities for students, according to the company. The partnership also includes the donation of five EVs from Hertz’s fleet to help New York City schools provide hands-on training to the next generation of auto technicians.