Electra Meccanica Partners with Dobson Motorsport to Market the SOLO EV in the Pacific Northwest
01 December 2018 - 12:31AM
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“Electra
Meccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of
electric vehicles, today announced that the Company is partnering
with Dobson Motorsport, a leading collector car brokerage founded
by the legendary racecar driver Dominic Dobson, to represent and
promote the SOLO EV in Oregon and Washington State.
Dominic Dobson is a former professional racecar
driver and widely respected authority within the automotive
industry. Dominic’s automotive legacy includes 65 starts in IndyCar
between 1984 and 1994, including 7 times in the Indianapolis 500.
He has also competed in numerous leading sportscar races, such as
the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Baja 1000 and most
recently won the Unlimited class at the Pike Peak International
Hillclimb in his rookie year. Beyond motorsports, Mr. Dobson was an
instructor at the Bob Bondurant Driving School and previously
managed the Cavallino Collection, a multi-million dollar collection
of historical automobiles. He was also the Chief Development
Officer for America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA and currently owns
Gerber Motorsport, a European automotive repair and restoration
facility in Seattle.
“I am truly excited to work with Electra
Meccanica to promote their vehicles amongst key influencers and at
high-value industry events within the Pacific Northwest automotive
market,” said Dominic Dobson, Founder of Dobson Motorsport. “My
personal experience with the SOLO has been incredibly positive, I
have found the SOLO to be the ultimate commuter vehicle while
remaining an absolute blast to drive, reminiscent of the Formula
cars I raced as a teenager in Seattle. I look forward to working
with the team at Electra Meccanica to spread awareness of their
exhilarating new vehicle.
“We are pleased to be working with Dominic
Dobson, the efforts of whom we believe will drive incremental
vehicle sales in the Oregon and Washington markets,” said Jerry
Kroll, CEO of Electra Meccanica. “Both of these states have
demonstrated their initiative in the adoption of electric vehicles,
making them a natural next step for Electra Meccanica. The Pacific
Northwest has an ideal combination of favorable electricity rates
and a high density of EV charging stations, which we believe makes
our SOLO a perfect fit for many commuters in these markets.”
To find out more information about reserving a
SOLO in the Pacific Northwest, please visit www.solo-portland.com
or www.solo-seattle.com.
About Dobson MotorsportsDobson
Motorsport has over 60 years of combined experience in all forms of
automotive arts, from competition to collections, from restorations
to repair. Dobson Motorsport brokers, buys and sells collector
vehicles worldwide and also organizes a track day event called
Speed Days. Dobson also owns Gerber Motorsport, a European
automotive repair and restoration facility located in Seattle, WA.
For more information visit DobsonMotorsport.com and
GerberMotorsport.com.
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, as well as the Tofino, an elegant high-performance
two seater electric roadster sports car. Both vehicles are tuned
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. For more
information, visit www.electrameccanica.com.
Forward Looking StatementsSome
of the statements contained in this press release are
forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements and
information can be identified by the use of words such as
“expects”, “intends”, “is expected”, “potential”, “suggests” or
variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain
actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”,
“might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking
statements and information are not historical facts and are subject
to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s
control. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and
may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements,
except as may be required by law.
Media Contact:Sean Mahoney
(310) 867-0670sean@ElectraMeccanica.com
Investor Relations:Greg
FalesnikManaging DirectorMZ Group - MZ North America(949)
385-6449greg.falesnik@mzgroup.uswww.mzgroup.us
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