SDG&E, Nissan to Announce Introduction of Zero-Emission Vehicles to San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA Mar 20, 2009; San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Nissan will introduce the newest-generation zero-emission vehicle prototype during a test drive for community leaders and vehicle fleet operators. San Diego will be the launch city for this test vehicle as it winds its way across the United States on a coast-to-coast road trip.

WHAT:    SDG&E and Nissan are offering a test drive of the new all-electric
         test vehicle -- an indicator of what's to come in clean
         transportation. The prototype is powered entirely by a lithium-ion
         battery pack and zero-emission electric motor.

WHEN:    Monday, March 23, 2009
         11:30 a.m. - News conference
         Test drives available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:   Broadway Pier, Port of San Diego
         (Free Parking at "B" Street Cruise Ship Terminal,
         1140 N. Harbor Dr.)

WHO:     Debra L. Reed, president and chief executive officer, SDG&E
         Mark Perry, zero-emission vehicle expert, Nissan
         Hon. Lori Holt Pfeiler, mayor of Escondido and
          chair of San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
         Stephen Cushman, chairman of the board of port commissioners,
          Port of San Diego
         Community leaders
         Public and private fleet operators

CONTACT: Denise King/Jennifer Ramp
         San Diego Gas & Electric
         (877) 866-2066
         (213) 364-9566 (mobile)
         (858) 740-4431 (mobile)