LEAF makes first U.S. appearance in Los Angeles Nov. 13

Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to see the five-passenger, five-door, gasoline-free car, which is embarking on 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 http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car. Look for the Nissan LEAF to make public appearances in the following areas during these times:

Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles: Nov. 13-17Orange County: Nov. 18San Diego: Nov. 19-21

Northern CaliforniaBerkeley/Walnut Creek: Nov. 23-24San Francisco: Nov. 25-29Santa Rosa: Dec. 1Sacramento: Dec. 1San Jose: Dec. 3-6

Pacific NorthwestSeattle: Dec. 8-12Vancouver, Canada: Dec. 14-15Portland, Ore.: Dec. 17-23

SouthwestPhoenix/Tucson: Dec. 30-Jan. 5Las Vegas: Jan. 6

Midwest/East CoastDetroit: Jan. 11-13Knoxville/Chattanooga, Tenn.: Jan. 16Middle Tennessee: Jan. 19-21Washington, D.C.: Jan. 26-28Raleigh, N.C.: Jan. 29Orlando: Feb. 1-2

TexasHouston: Feb. 5-6

New YorkNew York City: Feb. 9-14

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.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car.

Here's the invite I was sent for the stop in Phoenix! Anyone nearby planning on going?

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