Innovative electric vehicle maker will provide
retail giant with cars to better serve its customers
VANCOUVER, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - ElectraMeccanica
Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO; SOLOW) ("Electra Meccanica" or the
"Company"), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles,
announced today that it will work with 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's
largest convenience retailer, to take to the streets of
Vancouver, British Columbia, with
two of its all-electric, single-passenger SOLOs. The new-to-market,
three-wheel electric vehicles will be used to promote 7-Eleven's
delivery service, saving customers' time while helping the
environment. This exciting new collaboration has the potential to
expand in the future.
"7-Eleven has more than 600 stores in Canada and more than 66,000 stores in 17
countries. The brand is widely recognized as an innovative leader
in convenience retailing and as the convenient solution for people
on the go. Coincidently, so is the SOLO," said Jerry Kroll, Chairman and CEO of Electra
Meccanica. "At Electra Meccanica, we share the same values, and
collaborating with 7-Eleven Canada makes perfect sense as our
customer bases are very much alike. Being associated with a brand
that is so embedded in today's culture and synonymous with quality,
ease and enjoyment-- all in the name of serving its customers -- is
a perfect way to demonstrate what we do well."
"Not only do these vehicles put our brand on the road in a fun,
attention-getting package, they allow us to explore alternate
transportation options to reduce our carbon footprint, minimize
environmental impacts, and gain cost efficiencies that we can share
with our customers," said Vice President and General Manager
Doug Rosencrans, 7-Eleven
Canada.
About Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp.:
Electra
Meccanica is a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles. The
Company builds the innovative, all-electric SOLO, a single
passenger vehicle developed to revolutionize the way people
commute, and is developing the Tofino, an elegant high-performance two seater
electric roadster sports car. Both vehicles are designed for the
ultimate driving experience while making your commute more
efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Intermeccanica, a subsidiary of Electra Meccanica, has
successfully been building high-end specialty cars for 59 years.
The Electra Meccanica family aims to deliver next generation
affordable electric vehicles to the masses.
For more information, visit www.electrameccanica.com.
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7‑Eleven, Inc. is the premier
name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based
in Irving, Texas, 7‑Eleven
operates, franchises and/or licenses in more than 66,000 stores in
17 countries, including 11,800 stores in North America. Known for its iconic brands
such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded
into high-quality salads, sandwiches, fresh-cut fruit and protein
boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, Crispy Classic Chicken, and
fresh baked in-store items. Find out more about 7-Eleven
Canada at www.7-Eleven.ca, on the 7Rewards® customer loyalty
platform on the 7-Eleven mobile app, or on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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