Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of UEFA Champions League, is to supply more than 100 electric vehicles to UEFA and associated sponsors to transport guests and officials during the final weekend.
24 May 2016 | 3715 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of UEFA Champions League, Europe’s most prestigious football competition, is to supply more than 100 electric vehicles to UEFA and associated sponsors to transport guests and officials during the final weekend.
The company will also transport the UEFA Champions League trophy in a ...
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Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of UEFA Champions League, Europe’s most prestigious football competition, is to supply more than 100 electric vehicles to UEFA and associated sponsors to transport guests and officials during the final weekend.
The company will also transport the UEFA Champions League trophy in a specially designed e-NV200 all- electric trophy van to the fan festival at Duomo di Milano on May 26 where it will remain until the big match. Ahead of the final on Saturday May 28, a unique Nissan LEAF will then take the trophy to the San Siro stadium as part of the UEFA Trophy Parade.
Further, Nissan says that it is, in partnership with A2A, installing 17 public EV rapid chargers in Milan and its surrounding airports, 13 of which will remain free of charge following the UEFA Champions League final weekend.
Gareth Dunsmore, director of electric vehicles for Nissan Europe, said: “The final in Milan this weekend marks the climax of another exciting year partnering with the UEFA Champions League – the most prestigious football tournament in the world. We began this journey last season and we were delighted to provide electric vehicles and charging points in Berlin, a journey we look to continue at the final this year in Milan. The great relationship we have with UEFA means we have been able to provide something long lasting and positive to both cities during our first two seasons as a sponsor of the UEFA Champions League.
“Poor air quality and increasing greenhouse gas emissions are very real challenges facing cities all over the world, including Milan. Zero emission vehicles provide a tangible solution to these challenges, and the fast charge stations built by Nissan in Milan will be decisive regarding the take up of all-electric mobility and will be left behind after the final for the public.”