[CARI Info Kioks]ZERO-EMISSION ALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF SHOWCASE AT UCSI

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ZERO-EMISSIONALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF

SHOWCASE AT UCSI

KUALA LUMPUR,25thFebruary 2013– EdaranTan Chong Motor (ETCM) collaborated with University College Sedaya International (UCSI) to give UCSI students the opportunity to get upclose and personal with the Nissan LEAF.  The LEAF showcase gavestudents the opportunity to find out more about the technology andinnovation of the Nissan LEAF, plus increase awareness about theimportance of reducingthe consumption of fossil-based fuels and emissions of carbon and other environmentally noxious gases.

ETCM was pleased to showcase its Zero-Emission Nissan LEAF electricvehicle to staff and students at UCSI as part of its green awareness campaign with the hope of inspiring everyone to be more environmentally conscious. Students were also given the opportunity to experience the quietness and power of theNissan LEAF with the “test-rides” organised.

Joining the showcase to share her experience was one of ETCM’s Nissan LEAF Ambassador, Hanis Azarea Bt. Mohammad Azman.Shespoke about her six-week experience with the all-electric Nissan LEAFand how it changed her mindset about sustainable mobility.

“We hope with the LEAF showcase at UCSI will help create greaterawareness about the importance of reducing our carbon foot print through zero-emission transportation. We are happy to show the LEAFto the students and staff of UCSI, and also to let them experiencewhat an electric vehicle (EV) is all about,” explained Dato’ Dr.Ang Bon Beng, the Executive Director of ETCM.

“Today’s showcase successfully illustrates the importance of collaborative efforts between industryand academia,” said UCSI deputy vice-chancellor (Academic Affairsand Research) Professor Emeritus Dr Lim Koon Ong.

“This partnership marks a key milestone for UCSI and ETCM, and portrays howtwo parties can work together to generate higher awareness and startinstilling the “green mentality” with the younger generation,”he added.

ETCM started its EV awareness campaign since May 2012, with multipleprojects such as the LEAF Ambassador programme, LEAF roadshows and EVtalks.

The Nissan LEAF is the first mass-produced, 100%-electric-zero-emissionvehicle. Nissan’s strategy is not limited to the development of vehicles but encompasses a comprehensive approach to promote sustainable mobility, such as engaging in the development and salesof batteries, developing global and local partnerships, deploying charging infrastructure, studying the second-life use of lithium-ionbatteries in EVs, promoting the recycling of parts used in vehicleproduction, and proposing new mobility concepts.

Nissanis recognized for its sustainable mobility approach which constantlyoffers class-leading fuel efficiency models that are supported byadvanced green technologies.

For more information about the Nissan LEAF, please visitwww.nissan.com.my