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Our success story this week takes us to central Florida, where tourists are charged up over
the Drive Electric Orlando rental car program. It smooths the way for Orlando's 57 million
annual visitors to rent a plug-in electric car like this Nissan Leaf. There are over
300 charging stations at hotels and major venues like the Orange County Convention Center.
Renters enjoy free charging, free parking, and free in-car navigation that lists nearby
charging stations. The joint effort between rental car agencies like pioneering Enterprise
and area hotels hopes to attract visitors who are keen on eco-tourism.
There's a lot of research that's being done right now on consumers who are making eco-friendly
choices. This is one choice that, again, differentiates Orlando or allows Orlando to offer something
that's unique, something different, something that no other destination has.
Drive Electric Orlando is also working with attractions like SeaWorld to add charging
stations. So pull up and plug in the next time you make this sunny Florida stop.