Springs Preserve and Actor / Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. to host public Bicycles-As-Transportation Event

Springs Preserve and Actor / Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. to host public Bicycles-As-Transportation Event

For Immediate Release
August 27, 2008

Las Vegas, NV – The Springs Preserve, in keeping with its ongoing mission to provide environmental leadership to the Las Vegas community, will host a Bicycles-As-Transportation event on Thursday, September 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The event will be hosted by actor / environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr.

Beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing until dusk, everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to ride one of several IZIP hybrid electric bicycles from Currie Technologies.  In addition, Mr. Begley will speak on the importance of bicycles as transportation along with special guests.

“The single most important thing each of us can do to save money and help the environment is to get out of our cars – if just for a few days a month,” explains Begley.  “Hybrid electric bicycles – bicycles that have an electric assist motor that helps move the bike forward in addition to human pedal power – are the perfect solution for cities like Las Vegas.  This type of electric assist bicycle really lessens the work the rider has to do, becoming a perfect transportation solution, especially during the summer heat or having to ride uphill.  I encourage everyone to come to the Springs Preserve, try out these great bikes, and consider new ways to get out of their cars.”

After Mr. Begley speaks, he will be available at the Currie Technologies bicycle tent for photos and autographs.  His new book, Living Like Ed, will also be available for purchase and signing.

This special Springs Preserve event is being held in conjunction with Las Vegas’ hosting of Interbike, North America’s largest bicycle trade show being held September 24-26 at the Sands Expo.

About Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre national historic site that is the original oasis of Las Vegas and a beacon for a sustainable future. This cultural and historic attraction is located three miles from the Strip and offers many indoor and outdoor experiences to create a fun and educational visit for all ages. Outdoor experiences at the Preserve include 8-acres of botanical gardens, a series of walking trails leading to historical structures and a restored wetlands, live desert wildlife exhibits, a child’s play area, and a 2,000-seat amphitheater. Indoor experiences include a technologically advanced learning center, over 300 state-of-the art interactive museum exhibits and an immersive theater experience. Award winning Platinum LEED architecture and water smart desert landscaping highlight the Preserve's dedication to sustainability.

About Ed Begley
When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, he has served as chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.  He serves on the boards of organizations including the Thoreau Institute, the Earth Communications Office, Tree People and Friends of the Earth.  His work has earned awards from numerous environmental groups including the

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California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air,   
Heal the Bay, the Santa Monica Baykeeper and the Southern California Gas Company.  Currently, he is the co-star of the hit HGTV series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of “living green” with his not so
environmentalist wife, Rachelle Carson.  The series has currently just finished airing its 2nd season.  In June 2008, the series will move to a new home at Discovery’s new network Planet Green.  His new book Living Like Ed is currently available nationally from Clarkson Potter / Random House, and he continues to tour the country giving speeches about his sustainable living practices.  As an actor, Begley first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then, Begley has moved easily between feature films, television and theatre projects.  Begley has appeared in A Mighty Wind, the follow-up to the American Comedy Award-winning film Best In Show starring Christopher Guest, Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy.  He can also be seen in the most recent Christopher Guest film For Your Consideration. Other feature film credits include Batman Forever, The Accidental Tourist and The In-laws.  In 2008, Begley will have supporting roles in the theatrical comedy Pineapple Express starring Seth Rogan, and the HBO feature Recount starring Kevin Spacey.  He is also wrapping on a new Woody Allen comedy in NYC.  On television, Begley has had recurring roles on Six Feet Under and Arrested Development.  He has also guest starred on such series as The West Wing and The Practice, in addition to David E. Kelly’s latest show Boston Legal.  Most recently, Begley was featured in Veronica Mars and CSI: Miami.   In August 2008, Begley will return to prime-time network television as a series regular on the new CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried starring Jay Mohr.

About Currie Technologies
Currie Technologies is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of quality, high-performance hybrid and electric powered vehicles and personal transportation products. Currie Technologies was founded in 1998 by Dr. Malcolm R. Currie, the former chairman and CEO of Hughes Aircraft and Delco Electronics, on the conviction that electrically driven vehicles will become increasingly important for fundamental environmental and economic reasons, and that new and large international markets will emerge. Currie Technologies hold various technology patents on the Electro-Drive™ Propulsion Systems, unique electric drive systems that provides superior performance and durability at a reasonable price. To learn more about Currie Technologies and its iZIP product line, please visit www.izipusa.com