October 14th, 2011
Coulomb Technologies Celebrates 1st National Plug-In Day;
Offers FREE ChargePoint Network ChargePass Cards All Weekend
Sunday, October 16, 2011; Weekend Celebrations Planned Coast to Coast
Campbell, Calif. October 14, 2011 Coulomb Technologies today announced it is celebrating the 1st National Plug-In Day, October 16, 2011 by offering free ChargePass™ cards for electric vehicle (EV) drivers via ChargePoint® Network website. The free ChargePass cards are available Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2011 only. EV drivers simply complete an online form to have a ChargePass card mailed to them directly. ChargePass cards are used by EV drivers to access the thousands of stations on ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of EV charging stations in the world.
“We are proud to support the celebration of National Plug In Day,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO at Coulomb. “With events in more than 20 cities nationwide, EV drivers know that not only are their EVs incredibly fuel efficient, they are some of the most innovative and fun cars to drive on the road today. Many of our station-owner customers are participating in weekend activities from Seattle to Orlando and at many charging spots in between. Thank you to event organizers including Plug In America, the Sierra Club and Electric Auto Association for bringing this event to life.”
Once an EV driver receives their free ChargePoint ChargePass card, they simply go online to create a ChargePass account, activate their ChargePass card, and begin using it at any station on ChargePoint Network. From their ChargePass account, EV drivers can set SMS and email alerts when their vehicle is completely charged or if a charging session is interrupted for any reason including GFCI fault or disconnected cable. With a ChargePass account drivers can adjust notification settings, reservation settings, edit account profile, or access billing and energy savings summaries.
Everyday EV drivers enjoy the advanced features and benefits of the ChargePoint Network including 24/7 driver support, driver billing options and mobile phone applications that provide drivers with real-time station location and availability, turn-by-turn navigation, and charging status.
For more information on National Plug-In Day and how you can participate in your community, please visit http://www.pluginamerica.org/pluginday.
About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Coulomb Technologies is the leading electric vehicle charging solutions company, providing ChargePoint Network, the largest global online network connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations in over 14 countries. Coulomb also provides ChargePoint Network service plans, cloud-based solutions that handle all driver billing and support and give organizations the control and flexibility they need to optimize performance of their electric vehicle charging operations. Coulomb Technologies customers include large employers such as Google and SAP; utilities such and Orlando Utilities Commission and Austin Energy; municipalities such as City of San Francisco and City of New York; large shopping centers such as South Coast Plaza and Bellevue Square; and parking services providers such as Edison Properties, Priority Parking and InterPark. Open to all charging station manufacturers, stations on ChargePoint Network are currently dispensing over 170 Megawatt hours (MWh) of energy each month, with drivers plugging in for more than 1,000 charging sessions per day.
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October 12th, 2011
First Walgreens Electric Vehicle
Charging Station in Orlando Unveiled
Drugstore Chain Helps Build Orlando Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure With the Addition of Eight Stations Expected by the End of October
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct 12, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Walgreens today will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Orlando at its International Drive and Sand Lake Road location with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Eastern time, as City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer makes the inaugural charge. The drugstore chain is working with Car Charging Group CCGI +3.13% , an owner and provider of EV charging stations, to offer convenient and accessible charging sites at eight locations throughout the area by the end of October. The charging stations will feature two level 2 chargers that are compatible with every EV produced in North America.
Walgreens is helping to build Orlando’s EV charging infrastructure by becoming the area’s largest retail host of charging stations.
“These charging stations in neighborhoods and along major commuter routes will offer quick accessibility for EV drivers who may be worried about where to charge up next,” said Walgreens market vice president Marlin Hutchens. “We’re pleased to bring this clean and green energy alternative to Orlando. These charging stations will continue to set us apart as a retailer as more people choose greener lifestyles.”
“Walgreens’ initiative to install EV charging stations across Orlando and the U.S. is a major step forward for EV drivers and the EV charging station industry as a whole,” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO of Miami, Fla.-based Car Charging Group.
In July, Walgreens announced plans to offer EV charging stations at approximately 800 locations across the country by the end of the year. Major markets to host these sites include Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Select locations in Florida, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington will also receive EV charging stations. Walgreens has installations under way across Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
In Orlando, Car Charging Group will install, manage and maintain EV charging stations on Walgreens properties. The company will provide flexible payment options, the ability to make reservations, and tracking of customer usage patterns, energy use, costs and revenues, all via the ChargePoint Network’s cloud-based software service plans for managing EV charging operations. Car Charging Group’s EV services installation will also provide Walgreens customers with access to ChargePoint Network’s 24/7 driver support and mobile phone applications, which include station location and real-time availability, turn-by-turn navigation and charging status.
Walgreens has a long-standing commitment to reducing energy usage and expanding its renewable energy initiatives. The company became the nation’s first drugstore chain to install a geothermal energy system at one of its stores in Oak Park, Ill., last November. The company’s Mira Mesa, Calif., location became the first drugstore to receive LEED gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Walgreens also plans to have more than 130 rooftop solar installations at stores and distribution centers by the end of the year. In addition, the company utilizes an energy management system that monitors electricity, water, heating and cooling and waste management at more than 3,000 stores to help reduce energy usage and maintenance costs while extending equipment life.
About Walgreens
Walgreens ( www.Walgreens.com ) is the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2011 sales of $72 billion. The company operates 7,779 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.
About Car Charging Group Inc.
Car Charging Group Inc. ( www.CarCharging.com ) is an owner and provider of EV charging stations with the mission to establish a nationwide infrastructure, enabling EV and PHEV owners to charge their EVs anytime, anywhere. As part of its strategy, the company acquires, installs and maintains electric vehicle charging stations and works with its landowner partners to identify appropriate locations for its units. The company provides convenient, safe and affordable charging stations away from home in customer-friendly public locations, including municipalities, shopping malls, parking garages, multi-family residential and commercial properties. Car Charging Group seeks to become the leading provider of electric car charging services. The company, based in Miami, Fla., launched its operations nationally in September of 2009 and is expanding its operations internationally.
Car Charging Group, Inc. is based in Miami, Fla. The company’s website can be viewed at www.CarCharging.com .
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October 10th, 2011
ASSEMBLYWOMAN FIONA MA, CPA
12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
For Immediate Release: October 6, 2011
Contact: Nick Hardeman or Gina Frisby
Phone: 916-319-2012
CALIFORNIA CHARGING UP FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Governor Brown signs Assemblywoman Ma’s AB 631 to increase the number of charging stations in CA
SACRAMENTO, CA– Today, Governor Jerry Brown singed legislation to provide market certainty for the infrastructure that is needed to support California’s electric vehicle consumer fleet. Assembly Bill 631, authored by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco and San Mateo Counties), will place into law a decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to not regulate electric vehicle charging stations as utilities. The bill was passed by the legislature in August with bipartisan support and was supported by the California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco Department of the Environment, Environmental Defense Fund, CALSTART, Plug in America, the California Apartment Association, California Business Properties Association and others.
“Electric vehicles are the next generation of fuel for California’s green economy,” said Assemblywoman Ma. “This new law will relieve range anxiety for people like myself who want to own electric vehicles, but fear a lack of charging stations. I applaud the Governor for his commitment to electric vehicles and the green economy.”
“This landmark legislation means that private industry in the Golden State will fund and build the charging infrastructure needed for electric vehicle owners,” said Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO at Coulomb Technologies. “This straightforward and comprehensive law will accelerate California’s EV industry resulting in thousands of new jobs.”
President Obama’s State of the Union Address set a goal of 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. Last spring, Tesla Motors announced plans to manufacture its electric vehicles in the former NUMMI plant in Fremont, California. The California Energy Commission (CEC) projects the number of electric vehicles could grow from 32,756 in 2011 to 1.5 million by 2020 and 2.8 million by 2030.
Despite the emphasis to put more electric vehicles on the street, consumers need these vehicles to be as convenient to own as the gasoline car today. AB 631 is consistent with the prior PUC decision on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Several years ago, the PUC ruled that CNG as a transportation fuel should not be regulated as a public utility. The Legislature, wanting to provide regulatory certainty, codified that decision the next year. Likewise, the PUC ruled last year that electricity used as fuel for electric vehicle charging services should not be regulated as a public utility. AB 631 codifies the PUC decision to not regulate electricity that is used as a transportation fuel for vehicles.
For more information on the bill, visit www.leginfo.ca.gov.
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September 26th, 2011
Strap yourself into the driver’s seat as “The Green Garage” races into The Tech Museum
SAN JOSE, SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Friday September 9 – Step into the automotive future this Friday as The Tech Museum helps discover a better tomorrow with their newest gallery, “The Green Garage”.
Visitors will get a sneak peek into some of the latest green-friendly auto technology when getting the opportunity to see the move to electric-powered vehicles-from motorcycles to fleet cars to a modern 3-wheeled dune buggy.
The gallery highlights the newest technological advancements in electric transportation with over 1,000 square feet showcasing the latest solutions to combat better energy transportation.
Transportation and our ecosystem are getting a ‘shocking’ transformation- all starting at The Tech Museum.
Who: Companies such as: Acrimoto; manufacturer of 3-wheeled all electric vehicles; Synergy EV, Inc.; a corporation dedicated to commercial electronic vehicle implementation; Zero Motorcycles; creator of high performance and lightweight motor bikes; Coulomb Technologies; the largest global network connecting electric vehicle drivers to unoccupied charging stations in over 14 countries and Baker Motor Vehicle; one of the first and largest electric vehicle companies of the 19th century.
Where: The Tech Museum’s entry to the lower floor located at 201 S. Market St., San Jose
When: Opening Friday, September 9.
For more information visit: http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/green_garage/
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September 26th, 2011
350Green to Install More than 400 ChargePoint Network
Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Across United States
350Green to Install Charging Stations and Use ChargePoint Network Cloud-Based EV Charging Services as it Expands its National Footprint
Campbell, Calif., September 22, 2011 – 350Green and Coulomb Technologies today announced they will extend the reach of both companies’ technologies and services. 350Green has agreed to purchase and install more than 400 charging stations across the country powered by the ChargePoint® Network, further growing the largest network of independently-owned charging stations. 350Green will also utilize ChargePoint Network cloud-based EV charging solutions to manage its national network, including charging stations from its other manufacturer partners. ChargePoint Network is the largest online network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and drivers.
350Green is building out a national network of more than 1,000 charging stations, with projects under way in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, and California. The company is installing both Level 2 and DC Fast chargers in convenient locations through partnerships with retailers like Walgreens and real estate developers like Simon Property Group.
As part of the ChargePoint Network, 350Green will be able to set up EV services, fees, track revenues, costs and utilization with using rich analysis tools. Drivers will enjoy the advanced features and benefits of the ChargePoint Network including 24/7 driver support, driver billing options and mobile phone applications that provide drivers with real-time station location and availability, turn-by-turn navigation, and charging status.
“This is a significant expansion of our ChargePoint Network as 350Green has chosen to exclusively utilize ChargePoint Network to deliver services to its customers,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO at Coulomb.
“With ChargePoint Network, we can launch a fully developed, feature-rich solution for managing charging services and stations,” said Mariana Gerzanych, co-founder and CEO of 350Green. “This agreement will accelerate the development and launch of 350Green’s national network of charging stations and provide us and our location partners with user-oriented features and host-oriented information and data.”
About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Coulomb Technologies is the leading electric vehicle charging solutions company, providing the ChargePoint Network, the largest global online network connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations in over 14 countries. Coulomb also provides ChargePoint Network service plans, cloud-based solutions that handle all driver billing and support and give organizations the control and flexibility they need to optimize performance of their electric vehicle charging operations. Coulomb Technologies customers include large employers such as Google and SAP; utilities such and Orlando Utilities Commission and Austin Energy; municipalities such as City of San Francisco and City of New York; large shopping centers such as South Coast Plaza and Bellevue Square; and parking services providers such as Edison Properties, Priority Parking and InterPark. Open to all charging station manufacturers, Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is currently charging more than 26,000 vehicles per month, dispensing over 165 Megawatt hours (MWh) of energy each month, and doubling the electric transportation fuel dispensed each quarter.
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About 350Green
350Green is a project developer that designs, builds and operates a scalable, nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company partners with retailers, commercial property managers and developers, and municipalities to locate charging stations at places near where EV drivers live and work. Current projects are underway in Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and New York. The company has signed partnerships with Walgreens and Simon Property Group, among others. More information is available at www.350green.com.
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September 13th, 2011
Recargo Bringing Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint Network Locations and Real-Time Availability Status to EV Community
Automatic Updates Deliver Authoritative Content, Convenience for EV Drivers Seeking Charge Stations
LOS ANGELES–Recargo, Inc., developer of mobile applications for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and connected cars, today announced that it has added automatic charging station location and availability status updates to the Recargo mobile app and website from Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint® Network. Using Coulomb’s open ChargePoint Network Web Services API allows Recargo to provide real-time updates-the first and only app besides Coulomb’s own to do so-and significantly reduce range anxiety for EV drivers. The ChargePoint Network is an open-platform network of charging stations managing the delivery of electricity to EVs around the globe.
“Working with Coulomb and using their open API is an important step in Recargo’s ongoing effort to be the most trusted and easy-to-use resource for electric vehicle drivers,” said Brian Kariger, CEO of Recargo. “When a Recargo user searches for the best place to charge their car, they can find current locations with up-to-the-minute availability status from the ChargePoint Network, a worldwide leader in electric mobility.”
Recargo combines infrastructure data from trusted providers such as Coulomb Technologies, the leader in EV charging systems and application services, with photos, tips and reviews from the Recargo community to give drivers powerful tools to plan their trips or find a place to charge on the go.
“Coulomb is proud to be working with Recargo to extend the reach of the ChargePoint Network in new ways,” said Ed Taylor, director of product marketing at Coulomb Technologies. “This will help EV adoption by reducing range anxiety and maximizing the EV driving experience. Drivers and infrastructure operators alike benefit when we foster innovation through cooperation across the industry.”
About Recargo: Recargo, Inc., based in Los Angeles, Calif., develops software for drivers of electric vehicles and connected cars. The Recargo iPhone app, for locating plug-in vehicle chargers worldwide, regardless of manufacturer or network, has been downloaded by more than 15,000 users in 122 countries.
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September 1st, 2011
Thank you to the ChargePoint fan who sent us these nice photos from the Toronto Sheraton. Keep sending us photos folks and we will feature them on our blog.
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September 1st, 2011
Media Alert: Coulomb Technologies Announces Availability of New
iPhone ChargePoint App for European Electric Vehicle Market
Available in 42 European Countries; New ChargePoint Smart Phone App for iPhone: Provides Drivers Advanced Search and Real-Time Availability Features
Campbell, Calif., September 1, 2011 – Coulomb Technologies today announced the availability of its iPhone ChargePoint® App for the European electric vehicle marketplace. Now available for free in the iPhone app stores, the ChargePoint® App is the only app available that gives EV drivers real-time charging station status. This is important because driver can be assured they will always find unoccupied stations from wherever they are, and keeps them fully informed every step along the way. The new version, available in 42 European countries, allows drivers to search and filter for charging stations by status: available, in use and voltage level. The ChargePoint app is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
Users can receive charging session information including: real-time charging status notifications, energy used, greenhouse gas savings and time usage. Additional features include the ability to:
- Find charging stations near you or near any specified address.
- Get turn-by-turn directions to charging stations.
- See the real-time availability of charging stations: Available or In Use.
- Start and Stop charging sessions directly from iPhone.
- Get directions from current location to where vehicle is charging.
• Get status on current or most recent charging session: energy used, greenhouse gas savings, time.
Some features require a ChargePoint Network driver account with an activated ChargePassTM card. To create an account, or activate a ChargePass card, go to http://www.chargepointportal.eu and click Sign Up.
Coulomb Technologies is the leading electric vehicle charging solutions company, providing the ChargePoint Network, the largest global online network connecting electric vehicle drivers to unoccupied charging stations in over 14 countries; and the ChargePoint Network service plans, cloud-based solutions that handle all driver billing and support and give organizations the control and flexibility they need to optimize performance of their electric vehicle charging operations. Coulomb Technologies customers include utilities such as Orlando Utilities Commission and Austin Energy in the US, Nuon in The Netherlands, and ESB in Dublin; municipalities such as City of San Francisco and City of New York in the US, City of Amsterdam in The Netherlands, City of Newcastle in the UK, and City of Bochum in Germany. The ChargePoint Network is open to all charging station manufacturers.
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August 22nd, 2011
 Two LEAF's charging at SFO Thank you ChargePoint fan for sending us this great photo from SFO. The first image, to date, of one of 20 stations at the Bay Area’s largest airport.
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August 4th, 2011
AIRBIQUITY AND COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Partnership to Bring ChargePoint Network EV Charging Locations and Reservation Capabilities into EVs
SEATTLE, Wash. – August 4, 2011 – Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in connected vehicle services, and Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint® Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced a joint partnership to integrate the ChargePoint Network’s driver services into Airbiquity’s Green Vehicle service portfolio. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is an open-platform network of charging stations managing the delivery of electric fuel to EVs around the globe. Airbiquity has already announced relationships with several automakers to deliver connected vehicle services for their EVs.
Using Airbiquity’s connected vehicle service delivery platform, Choreo, the two companies will make ChargePoint Network driver services available to Airbiquity EV customers, including station location, real-time availability and reservations. The ChargePoint Network services make it simple for drivers to find the nearest unoccupied station from wherever they are and even reserve those stations, helping to alleviate range anxiety and driving EV adoption.
Airbiquity’s Choreo is a global, scalable, state-of-the-art infrastructure for deploying a wide variety of connected vehicle services customized to each automaker’s requirements. EV owners will be able to use desktop and mobile web portals, smart phone apps and in-vehicle systems to locate and reserve charging stations on the ChargePoint Network.
“The Airbiquity-Coulomb partnership extends the reach and benefits of ChargePoint Network to the inside of the vehicle,” said Bret Sewell, executive vice president, Coulomb. “Leading drivers to available stations is critical not only to drivers but also to the independent charging services providers around the world whose stations are searchable and findable on ChargePoint Network. We are proud to partner with Airbiquity to help further accelerate the EV market.”
“Partnering with Coulomb is a natural extension of our Green Vehicle offerings,” said David Jumpa, senior vice-president of global business development, Airbiquity. “This relationship allows Airbiquity to enhance the driver’s experience with their new EV, making it easier for EV owners to rely upon a support infrastructure for their new vehicle. As plug-in EVs begin to enter the market, the demand for 3rd party charging services will soar. Airbiquity is making sure it continues to provide the best connected vehicle services for its automaker customers.”
About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Coulomb Technologies, the leading electric vehicle charging solutions company, provides two key components for success with electric vehicle charging services: ChargePoint Network, the largest online network connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations; and ChargePoint Service Plans, cloud-based solutions that give organizations the control and flexibility they need to manage their charging services. Open to all charging station manufacturers, Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network industry partners include Leviton, Siemens and Aker Wade. Drivers have plugged into the independently owned charging stations connected to ChargePoint Network for over 215,000 charging sessions. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is dispensing more than 140 Megawatt hours (MWh) of energy each month, and doubling the electric transportation fuel dispensed each quarter.
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About Airbiquity
Airbiquity is at the forefront of change in the automotive industry, integrating advances in software, communications technology and wireless services with vehicles. Its connected vehicle solutions offer automakers a flexible platform for delivering innovative applications and services that help automobiles adapt to the driver’s digital lifestyle. To learn more about Airbiquity, visit www.airbiquity.com.
Airbiquity is a trademark of Airbiquity Inc.
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