mia awarded "Selected Landmark 2011" in the Land of Ideas Initiative

23. February 2011

"mia" is the award winner in the "365 Places in the Land of Ideas" initiative. The e-car was chosen from among 2,600 applicants and can now count itself among the selected landmarks of the "Germany - Land of Ideas" initiative. On the occasion of the award ceremony in summer an event will be organized at which "mia" will be presented in connection with the "Land of Ideas" initiative. With the "mia" micro van mia electric designed a fully electrically operated vehicle that is low on both pollution and energy consumption and is characterized by an unconventional design. This was also recognized by the independent jury of the "365 Places in the Land of Ideas" campaign: Since 2006 ideas have been acknowledged in cooperation with Deutsche Bank and under the auspices of the German Federal President that are particularly outstanding due to their creativity, innovation, know-how and passion."mia" thus stands for sustainability and future orientation in Germany and contributes to strengthening the country’s position in international competition. With the "Selected Landmark 2011" award mia electric has become an ambassador of the “Land of Ideas” actively shaping Germany's future and serving as a role model for innovative ideas and projects.

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Parent company is mia electric GmbH based in Essen and Merzig (Saarland), which is responsible for strategic alignment and marketing. The production facility is located in the town of Cerizay in Western France. The local subsidiary was acquired from the e-car division of the renowned French vehicle manufacturer Heuliez. Both companies cooperate closely and form a strong Franco-German axis.

Your contact for questions and further information:

MÜLLER&SIMON – creative group (MSCG)
Silke Kreutzmann

Phone: +49 5361 89699-96
Fax: +49 5361 89699-99
E-Mail: presse@mia-electric.com
Web: www.mia-electric.com/en/press