Nissan LEAF makes Portland appearance December 17-20

Online, December 10, 2009 (Newswire.com) - The Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships announces that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its Portland debut December 17-20 at OMSI. The Portland showing will be the first time Portlanders will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is part of a nationwide tour.

The Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour will make stops in 22 cities, in 11 states, the District of Columbia, and Vancouver, Canada, offering the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and university students to learn more about the Nissan LEAF and the benefits of zero-emission driving.

Follow the tour; get updates on the final schedule and specific showings, and sign up for more information, at www.tonkinnissan.com.

Nissan is the only automaker committed to making all-electric vehicles available to the mass market on a global scale. Through the Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour, Nissan will be showcasing the electric vehicle and battery technology as well as the company's zero-emission mobility objectives. Nissan already has partnered on the development of an electric-vehicle infrastructure through partnerships in the State of Tennessee, the State of Oregon, Sonoma County, San Diego, Phoenix, Tucson, Washington D.C., Seattle, Raleigh, and Vancouver. Additional partnerships will be announced in the near future.
The Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships is Oregon's 17th largest private employer and was voted "One of the Best 100 companies in Oregon to Work For" as well as "One of the 100 Best Green Companies". The family-owned business is a Portland icon and has been outfitting the Pacific Northwest in automobiles for 50 years.