LONDON, UK (May 1st, 2020) – Nissan is supporting Lifeline To The Frontline, a new initiative by British company Lifesaver to provide free portable and rechargeable power packs to NHS staff and frontline workers. The pocket-sized devices, charged with 100% renewable energy, help keep smartphones powered up and connected during worker shifts.
Lifesaver has already provided 1,000 power packs from the first round of fundraising, with devices delivered to hospitals in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Yorkshire and Cheshire.
Members of the public are also invited to show their support by donating the cost of a power pack (£10) through the campaign’s fundraising page.
Archie Wilkinson, co-founder and CEO of Lifesaver, commented; “Many frontline workers are on their feet all day and therefore need a portable power source to stay charged up and connected. We have launched Lifeline To The Frontline to help medical professionals stay in touch with their family and loved ones during their long shifts in the fight against Covid-19.”
Nic Verneuil, marketing director at Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. added; “Nissan and Lifesaver have previously partnered on numerous occasions to promote sustainable solutions. When this opportunity came to assist frontline workers, we didn’t think twice. For those working in high-pressure hospital environments without much downtime, keeping a phone topped up is a challenging but essential need.”
During a recent Government update, chief nursing officer for England, Ruth May shared her experience on how nurses make sure their batteries are fully charged.
Designed originally to support commuters, office workers and event attendees from running out of smartphone power, a Lifesaver power-bank has a capacity of 5000mAh, which will charge most phone models on average size to two full charges. The power banks are recharged using 100% renewable energy.
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About Lifesaver
Lifesaver is a London based B-corp certified startup that delivers phone power as service, using 100% renewable energy to recharge its smartphone packs, saving 13 grams of CO2 per smartphone charge, when compared to fossil-fuel-sourced electricity. Since launching in summer 2018, Lifesaver have had over 40,000 customers from events and venues in 11 countries.
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 16,000 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. In 2019, Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced about 465,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. Designed to guide Nissan’s product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society.
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2018, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.
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