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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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With the expansion, Dream Cars consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along with a variety of other high-end performance vehicles, from Ferrari to Lamborghini to Porsche and Mercedes Benz. The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Audi R8, Spyder.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Volkswagen AG has agreed with the US government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating to the diesel emissions cheating débâcle. 2017, in Miami during a visit to the United States and appeared in federal court there on Monday. Cox of the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Fast Food, Fast Charge

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Subway will partner with Miami-based GenZ EV Solutions to create “Subway EV Charging Oasis” parks with fast-charging stalls, picnic tables, Wifi, playgrounds and restrooms. Tesla owners can already hook into CCS stations by means of an adapter. A 7Charge app will offer a station locator and an easy-payment method through a linked account.