Leading Brands
Committed to Sustainability
Partner with WattEV's Zero-Emission Trucks for
Heavy-Duty Freight
LONG
BEACH, Calif., July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WattEV, the nation's leading
provider of zero-emission transport services and facilities, today
announced the launch of its "Brands That Care" campaign. This
initiative begins with prominent brands from leading toy
maker MGA Entertainment Inc. (MGA), including L.O.L.
Surprise!™, MGA's Miniverse™, and Little Tikes®.
MGA Entertainment is a globally recognized, privately held toy
and entertainment company renowned for its commitment to
creativity, quality, and innovation. Headquartered in
Los Angeles, MGA creates a wide
range of innovative consumer
products from toys, games
and dolls to apparel, consumer electronics
and home décor.
WattEV will be the exclusive zero-emission freight transporter of MGA's
products imported through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
"Since opening our Port of Long
Beach facility in July 2023,"
said WattEV CEO Salim
Youssefzadeh, "WattEV trucks have transported
more than 2,500 containers to MGA's
distribution center in Hesperia, CA, accumulating over 500,000
miles of zero-emission drayage delivery. This has saved 1,200
tons of CO2 emissions."
WattEV announced its fleet
expansion to 180 trucks
at the recent ACT Expo industry conference
and trade show.
The "Brands That Care" campaign aims to
highlight the leading brands committed to sustainability
utilizing WattEV's growing fleet of zero-emission trucks.
"We're proud to start our campaign with MGA brands
supporting their commitment to clean air and an
emission-free environment," said Luke
Simendinger, WattEV's Vice President of Operations.
In addition to L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA's Miniverse and
Little Tikes, MGA's portfolio
includes award-winning brands such as Rainbow
High™, Bratz®, Fluffie
Stuffiez™, Yummiland™, GrossMos!™,
Pixel Petz™, BABY born® and Zapf
Creation®.
"We make toys that children and adults alike have loved for more
than 45 years," said Isaac Larian,
Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment. "We are proud to partner with
WattEV as our exclusive
zero-emission freight transporter in California to help keep our
environment clean for future generations."
Youssefzadeh
said WattEV shares that sentiment. "WattEV is proud to be a strategic
partner with MGA and supports its commitment to sustainability," he
said. "Operating our electric trucks from the ports to the Inland
Empire demonstrates the sustainability and economic viability of
zero-emission freight transport."
To learn more about WattEV, visit www.WattEV.com.
About WattEV
WattEV's mission is to accelerate the transition of U.S. trucking
transport to zero- emissions. Through a combination of business and
technology innovations, WattEV creates charging
infrastructure and data-driven workflows, providing truckers
and fleet operators with the lowest total cost of ownership.
WattEV's goal is to place 12,000 heavy-duty electric trucks on
California roads by 2030, exceeding existing forecasts. The company
plans to have 100 charging stations in operation by 2035.
About MGA
Entertainment
MGA Entertainment is one of
the largest privately held toy and entertainment
companies in the world,
known for its commitment to creativity, quality,
and innovation. Headquartered in Los
Angeles with offices globally, the company creates
innovative, proprietary and licensed consumer products and
entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel,
consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods,
movies and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning
brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™,
Bratz®, MGA's Miniverse™, Yummiland™, CarTuned™, GrossMos!™,
Pixel Petz™, Micro Games of America, Fluffie Stuffiez™,
BABY born® and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please
visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn,
TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
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