Nissan’s latest agreement is with the City of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The two parties decided to work together in order to promote the development of an electric-vehicle charging network.
"The Renault-Nissan Alliance has committed to becoming a global leader in zero emissions," said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas. "Nissan and the City of Orlando share the vision that zero-emissions mobility is the ultimate solution for addressing questions of climate change and energy independence. We are looking forward to bringing the Nissan LEAF, the only mass-marketed, all-electric zero-emission car, to Orlando."
The agreement between Nissan and the City of Orlando states that the two will develop plans for promoting a charging infrastructure available at both home and work place, as well as a public charging infrastructure.
"This partnership is a continuation of the City of Orlando's commitment to cleaner, more sustainable transportation options - building on the recent approval of the commuter rail and high-speed rail funding, plans to expand the downtown bus system, expanded bicycle infrastructure throughout the city and converting the city fleet to more efficient models," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
OUC recently installed two charging stations in Orlando, one of which is solar powered. OUC also stated that it will buy 10 Nissan LEAF to be used in its fleet.
"OUC is dedicated to embracing fuel efficient technology like the Nissan LEAF and helping develop the infrastructure necessary to support it," said Byron Knibbs, OUC Vice President of Sustainable Services. "We are proud to be part of this community-wide effort to stay ahead of the curve."
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