A former Tesla worker and occasional CleanTechnica contributor, David Havasi, simply noticed one thing and shared it with me. Tesla appears to be growing a rental automobile program that may first launch in Texas. Right here’s the proof:

Screenshots from David Havasi.

To start with, as highlighted by David, Tesla Employees Program Supervisor for Enterprise Growth Melissa Porche Blakely posted “Large issues occurring…” on LinkedIn. The put up hyperlinks to a job opening for “Program Supervisor, Enterprise Growth.” That appears innocuous and imprecise sufficient, however then … beneath the “What You’ll Do” part, it signifies “Lead within the launch of the Tesla Rental Program in Texas.”

That every one appears easy, and large. However that’s all the data we’ve for now. Tesla goes to launch a rental program in Texas*, and virtually actually far past, and it’s now hiring a program supervisor for that. We’ll maintain you posted as we study extra. Please tell us for those who spot extra, too! You possibly can ship suggestions right here: cleantechnica.com/contact/

*The job put up might additionally simply imply that the place will probably be primarily based in Texas, whereas the rental automobile program might first launch elsewhere. We’ll see.

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