Arcimoto and Scoot Scoot Rentals to Begin FUV rentals in St. Petersburg, Florida
Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) will launch rentals of its pure-electric Fun Utility Vehicles in St. Petersburg, Florida, starting March. This marks the company's fourth rental location in Florida and the ninth overall. According to CEO Mark Frohnmayer, this initiative enhances brand visibility and offers tourists a sustainable transport option. Scoot Scoot Rentals, the local partner, emphasizes the city's commitment to sustainability, positioning the FUV as an ideal choice for exploring the area. For further details, visit Arcimoto.com/rental.
- Expansion into St. Petersburg increases brand awareness and customer reach.
- Partnership with Scoot Scoot Rentals enhances local visibility and rental opportunities.
- St. Petersburg is a recognized Green City, aligning with Arcimoto's sustainability goals.
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Pure-electric Fun Utility Vehicles will be available to rent later this month
EUGENE, Ore., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, and Scoot Scoot Rentals announced today that they will begin renting Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicles in St. Petersburg, Florida, beginning in March.
“St. Pete is a jewel of the gulf coast, and we’re thrilled to offer visitors to the Sunshine City a chance to ride the pure-electric FUV,” said Mark Frohnmayer, Arcimoto Founder and CEO. “St. Petersburg represents our fourth Florida rental location, another major milestone in our destination rental strategy, which drives brand awareness as tourists will have access to an unforgettable, sustainable ride unlike anything else.”
“Recognized as the first Green City in Florida, St. Petersburg prides itself on sustainability and fun in the sun. In that spirit, the FUV is the perfect EV to add to our fleet,” said Remington Brown, owner of Scoot Scoot Rentals. “It’s a great ride for our customers to explore downtown St. Pete, our amazing beaches, and beyond.”
Scoot Scoot Rentals is the ninth Arcimoto rental location, with rentals also available in San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Monica, Key West, Marco Island, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, San Juan Island, Washington, and Eugene, Oregon. For more information, visit Arcimoto.com/rental and Scootscootrentals.com.
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About Arcimoto, Inc.
Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system. Our flagship vehicle, the Arcimoto FUV®, is purpose-built for everyday driving and transforms ordinary trips into pure-electric joyrides. Launched in 2021, the all-new Arcimoto Roadster is designed to be the ultimate open-road fun machine and is the purest expression of the Arcimoto Platform. The Deliverator® and Rapid Responder™ provide last-mile delivery and emergency response functionality, respectively, at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of traditional gas-powered vehicles. Expected to launch in 2022, the Flatbed represents Arcimoto’s vision of a pure-electric, rightsized utility pickup truck. The upcoming Cameo™ is designed to create a smooth, silent, sustainable camera vehicle for the film and influencer industries. Every Arcimoto vehicle is built at the Arcimoto Manufacturing Plant in Eugene, Oregon. For more information, please visit Arcimoto.com.
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