During the citric acid cycle, acetate derived from carbohydrates, proteins and fats is oxidized in a step-by-step process that yields ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, the molecule that transports the chemical energy that cells need for metabolism.
By Lydia DePillis By Lydia DePillis November 6, 2013. Earlier in the summer, the Federal Trade Commission sanctioned car rental giant Hertz's $2.3 billion acquisition of Dollar Thrifty, under one main condition: It had to sell Advantage, one of its brands, on the theory that a new private equity owner could create a viable competitor.
Thrifty Car Rental was founded in 1958. From 1981 to 1989, Thrifty Automotive was owned by investment group of, William Lobeck, Alvin Swanner of New Orleans and Archer McWhorter of Houston. It became a public company in 1987 and in 1989 it was acquired by Chrysler, where in 1990 it was combined with Dollar Rent A Car.Together with its corporately-owned locations and those of its franchise owners, the Thrifty Car Rental brand has more than 1,028 locations in 68 countries.t became a public company in 1987 and in 1989 it was acquired by Chrysler, where in 1990 it was combined with Dollar Rent A Car. Together with its corporately-owned locations and those of its franchise owners, the Thrifty Car Rental brand has more than 1,028 locations in 68 countries.