Sourcing Renewables  -  September 21, 2020

Baltimore uses electric vehicles to promote bid for FIFA 2026 host city

The Maryland Sports Commission and the Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Committee announced Sept. 17 their plans to incorporate a fleet of electric vehicles into their promotion of Baltimore as the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The commission is working with Arcimoto, a producer of commuter and fleet electric vehicles, on the branding of the “Arcimoto FUV” (Futbol Utility Vehicle) to use both as a promotional tool for Baltimore’s bid as host city and to show their support for using electric vehicles to decarbonize large sporting events and mass transit.

The commission is also working on this initiative through a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, the City of Baltimore and the Maryland Stadium Authority.

“The World Cup matches in downtown Baltimore will be a catalyst for the modernizing of infrastructure and transportation, and the Arcimoto FUV would be a perfect integration to provide a last mile solution,” Olubunmi Jinadu, Senior Bid Advisor for the Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Committee, said in a statement. “When it comes to providing a smart, sustainable transportation system as part of an unforgettable World Cup in Baltimore, we share the same goal.”

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