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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Car Rental Industry
Episode 117 of Stagflation Conversations examines how persistent high inflation and sluggish growth are transforming the car rental industry. Lucas and Luna focus on Hertz's decision to sell 20,000 EVs from its fleet in early 2025, replacing them with gasoline-powered vehicles. They trace how rising repair costs, surging insurance premiums, and lower resale values for used EVs have upended the rental business model. The hosts also discuss how competitors like Enterprise and Avis are responding, and what the shift means for consumers facing higher rental rates and fewer EV options…
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