Uber Commits $10 Billion to Autonomous Fleet Maintained by New Hertz Subsidiary
Uber will purchase 35,000 autonomous Lucid EVs powered by Nuro technology. Hertz subsidiary Oro Mobility will manage the fleet charging and maintenance.
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Uber will purchase 35,000 autonomous Lucid EVs powered by Nuro technology. Hertz subsidiary Oro Mobility will manage the fleet charging and maintenance.
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