On Wednesday October 12, 2011, there was am Orlando Walgreens Electric Vehicle Charging Station event held at the Walgreens at 8050 International Drive featuring an official ribbon cutting and speeches given by Orlando City Mayor Buddy Dyer and representatives from Orlane County, Walgreens and Car Charging Group.
Michael D. Farkas, Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Car Charging Group
Orlando City Mayor Buddy Dyer
An Orange County representative
A Walgreens representative
The event commemorates the first of at least 20 electric vehicle charging stations Walgreens will install at select drugstore locations in Central Florida. Nationwide, Walgreens will have at least 800 charging stations by the end of the year, making it the nation's largest retail host for charging stations.
Michael D. Farkas, Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Car Charging Group
Orlando City Mayor Buddy Dyer
An Orange County representative
A Walgreens representative