EventMover Transports New Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Electric Car on Nationwide Tour
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--Nissan North America has contracted with EventMover, Inc. to transport the new Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car on its nationwide tour which began November 13 in Los Angeles. EventMover is responsible for moving the vehicle from location to location in a specially equipped and branded trailer, with a dedicated driver that will accompany the vehicle throughout the duration of the campaign.
“Nissan North America has put their trust in us to safely and efficiently move the LEAF across the country in its premiere tour,” said Jim Chretien, Vice President, EventMover. “Our extensive experience in the automotive industry, and in particular our unique experience in transporting high-end, one-of-a-kind vehicles and concept cars, makes us the ideal partner for this event.”
The LEAF is being transported in a 53’, bio-diesel, air ride, enclosed vehicle transport trailer that is equipped with climate control and articulating upper and lower level floors. The trailer boasts several efficiencies of operation including a precise dispatch operation that runs on least mileage routes, and special air foils have been installed to increase the miles per gallon of fuel. In addition, a pup generator will be used when the engine is off to operate the air conditioning and basic 110/120v requirements off the tractor trailer’s main batteries. The generator automatically reads the drain on batteries and boosts their charge as needed.
“The transport trailer we opted to use for the LEAF tour is green certified, keeping in line with Nissan’s efforts to improve the environment at every opportunity,” stated Michael Harrell, Director, Client Services, EventMover. “We have a long history with Nissan, having provided special transport for many of their new car introductions and concept car show tours over the years. The Nissan LEAF is an exciting vehicle and is poised to have a huge impact on America’s automotive history. We’re proud to be part of the LEAF Zero Emission Tour.”
The Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour launched Friday, November 13 in Los Angeles, and will make stops in 22 cities nationwide, including 11 states, the District of Columbia, and Vancouver, Canada. Learn more about the Nissan LEAF and get tour details, including information on public appearances in your area, by visiting www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car.com. Nissan has announced that the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free LEAF will be competitively priced and available for sale in the U.S. in late 2010.
About EventMover
Founded in 2001, EventMover, Inc. is a transportation services company providing complete, tailored transportation solutions both domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Laguna Beach, CA, EventMover is privately owned and managed by President and founder Lisa Michele Chretien, and her husband, Vice President Jim Chretien.
EventMover has a strong history rooted in the automotive industry, having moved production, test and highly confidential concept vehicles for auto shows, dealer meetings, photo shoots, press events, performance tests and more. In addition to their work in automotive, EventMover has a long history of providing transportation, consulting and project management services for trade shows, exhibits and special events to clients in a wide range of industries. EventMover expanded their services offering in early 2009 to include hard-to-move and unique cargo, aerospace, fine art, museum, science, clean room, rigging, office and industrial moves.
Unique in its ability to provide ancillary services such as consulting, project management, accounting, crating, and warehousing in addition to transportation, EventMover is a one-stop service provider with a well-established and excellent reputation for on-time and on-budget service.
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