The free App locates ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for EV anywhere in North America, and displays in real time if a charging station is currently available or in use. With the ChargePoint App, drivers can start and stop charging sessions, be notified when their vehicle is fully charged, and get directions to stations.
Grand Geneva Celebrates Earth Week by Becoming First Resort in the Midwest to Offer ChargePoint Networked Electric Car Charging Stations
April 20, 2010 Unveiling Planned for Eco-Friendly Resort’s Latest Green Initiative
Lake Geneva, WI April 20, 2010 – Its 1,300 rolling acres were formed by glacial deposits millions of years ago. Now, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is about to become home to the 21st century’s hottest automotive technology. The AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva will celebrate Earth Week 2010 by becoming the first resort in the Midwest region to offer an on-site charging station for electric, plug-in automobiles. The resort will provide the charging service as a complimentary amenity to both resort guests and the general public, meaning that electric car owners living as far away as Chicago can now travel to the Grand Geneva and back without spending a penny on transportation costs.
The resort purchased one California-based Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station and will hold an official unveiling on April 20, 2010, as part of Earth Week festivities that further Grand Geneva’s mission of reducing its carbon footprint. The resort will provide the charging service as a complimentary amenity to both resort guests and the general public. Coulomb’s Midwest distributor Carbon Day Automotive installed and will maintain the charging station.
Some nice TV coverage from today’s unveiling in Texas. Check out Coulomb’s US South Central Distributor Verdek Corporation President Guy Mannino in the video.
Whole Foods Market Unveils Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Networked Charging Station Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
Whole Foods Market Flagship store in Austin Texas
First Station at Flagship Store in Austin, TX Opens April 12, 2010 with 10:00 am Press Conference
Campbell, CA April 12, 2010 – Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure today announced that Whole Foods Market has installed their first ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EV). The charging station is located at Whole Foods Market flagship store: 525 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703. To kickoff the unveiling, Whole Foods Market will hold a press conference that includes Chris Riley, Austin City Council, Mark Dixon, Whole Foods Market Southwest Regional President; Guy Mannino, Coulomb’s exclusive Southwest distributor Verdek, LLC, and Karl Rabago, Austin Energy Vice President for Distributed Energy Services. The official unveiling of the station in downtown Austin Texas takes place on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 10:00 am. Available to the public, the event will also feature electric vehicles including an electric sports car.
Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
EV Infrastructure Design to be Featured in “Why Design Now?” Exhibition May 14, 2010, through Jan. 9, 2011
April 5, 2010 - Campbell, CA. Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum”National Design Triennial: Why Design Now?”. The exhibition title asks the question “Why Design Now?” to examine why design thinking is an essential tool for solving some of today’s most urgent problems; what draws creative thinkers, makers and problem solvers to this crucial field of discovery; and why business leaders, policy makers, consumers and citizens should embrace design values. Key developments across design disciplines will be presented through eight themes: energy, mobility, community, materials, prosperity, health, communication and simplicity. Coulomb’s charging station, designed by Silicon Valley-based Interform, is featured in the “Mobility” showcase as an example of design that allows people to travel across town or over a continent while conserving resources. The charging station will be on display from May 14, 2010 through Jan. 9, 2011 in New York City. has selected their ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles (EV) as a part of the upcoming exhibition entitled:
Here is a great piece from the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Coulomb’s Southeast distributor NovaCharge and President Helda Rodriguez’ recent trip to Washington DC.
TAMPA — Some say the way out of the economic slump is through the field of green.
Helda Rodriguez, president of NovaCharge LLC of Tampa, and Mo Eppley, owner of MityMo Design LLC of St. Petersburg, discussed the perceived economic benefits of clean energy when they visited the Washington offices of Sens. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and George LeMieux, R-Fla. in late March.
Green industries could create high-paying jobs, but this won’t happen unless clean energy mandates get people moving, said Rodriguez, whose company distributes electric vehicle charging infrastructure to cities, municipalities and corporations.
Eppley and Rodriguez were among 37 people representing 12 states who participated in a “Fly In” March 24-26 organized and sponsored by Repower America, a campaign of the Alliance for Climate Protection, a nonprofit founded in 2006 by Al Gore.
Gov. Linda Lingle has set in motion a plan to wean Hawai’i from oil, setting a goal of getting 70 percent of its energy from clean sources by 2030 — 40 percent in renewable electricity generation and another 30 percent in energy efficiency. Coulomb has charging stations installed on Honolulu and Maui
Held at the Hawaii Convention Center, Friday, March 26, through Sunday, March 28, attendees are invited to ponder the question, “What will power the car of the future?” Manufacturers including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Mini and Toyota will all feature alternative fuel vehicles along the Green Trail. Representatives from these manufacturers will be available to provide attendees with information and answer questions.
Attendees will also be able to see new technologies not yet available in dealerships. Check out the Mini E concept car - the iconic Mini Cooper that features a 100 percent electric powerplant. The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle will also be on display for those interested in learning more about hydrogen fuel cell technology.
To take the Green Trail, auto show attendees can locate the large green arrows along the auto show aisle carpet, pointing to the location of these vehicles from select manufacturers. Attendees are invited to learn more about new alternative fuel technology, sit inside the vehicles, gather tips on how to save money at the pump and gather information to support a cleaner environment.
The First Hawaiian International Auto Show will be open to the public Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. The First Hawaiian Bank The Honolulu Advertiser and produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows, LLC, the nation’s largest auto show producer and part of the Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Show hours are Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is
$7 for adults (13 and older), $5 for senior citizens (62 and older), $5 for military and students (with ID) and $4 for children (seven through 12). Children six and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Save time and money by purchasing E-tickets in advance at www.HiAutoShow.com and receive a $1 discount off regular adult admission. Attendees will receive a FREE one-year subscription to Motor Trend magazine with each online order or box office admission purchase, courtesy of Servco. Additional information and discount coupons are available while supplies last at Oahu branches of First Hawaiian Bank, participating new car dealers or on the official auto show web site, www.HiAutoShow.com.
Coulomb Technologies charging stations for electric vehicles were on display during the SF Auto Show.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2009 AAA previewed its fifth annual Greenlight Showcase at the entrance to Moscone Convention Center. The press conference featured the unveiling of a proclamation declaring November Alternative Fuels Awareness Month in California.
Inside the Moscone Center the AAA Greenlight Showcase featured a 20-foot educational banner wall with an overview of alternative fuels available today and on the horizon. AAA’s own Toyota Prius plug in hybrid that gets over 100 mpg was on display with a ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station from Coulomb Technologies.
Coulomb charging stations were showcased today at a press conference held by Gov. Schwarzenegger at the LA Auto Show. Below is the Govenor’s official press release and some pictures from the event.
Gov. Schwarzenegger at the LA Auto Show
12/01/2009 GAAS:723:09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Alternative Fuel Vehicles at 2009 L.A. Auto Show
Continuing his commitment to alternative fuels and efficient, clean cars, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today highlighted the wide range of alternative fuel vehicles that will be on display at the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. This year’s show will feature over 1,000 of the 2010 makes and models of import and domestic cars, including many alternative fuel vehicles and several world and North American debuts.
“In California, we have enacted ambitious, nation-leading environmental policies that have challenged automakers to innovate, to think beyond gasoline and to build cleaner, more efficient cars,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “And, as we see here today at the 2009 L.A. Auto Show, automakers are rising to the challenge and giving drivers cleaner, more efficient options without sacrificing speed, performance or style. They are proving that it is possible to build a car that also protects the environment and I am excited to see more than 50 hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electrics, fuel-cell electrics and other alternative fuel vehicles on display at this year’s auto show.”
The 2009 L.A. Auto Show will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles including clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Hybrids remain the largest volume of green vehicles on display including the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion, Chevy Tahoe and the all new Mercedes-Benz S400. This year’s show will also feature more plug-ins and clean diesels than ever before including the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics, Volkswagen Golf TDI and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI.
Developing a robust infrastructure to support alternative fuel vehicles and clean energy in California has been a top priority for Governor Schwarzenegger. In April 2004, the Governor launched an initiative to coordinate the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure to match the emerging California market for zero-emission hydrogen vehicles and buses. Since then, California has become home to the largest number of hydrogen stations in the world with a network of 16 stations in the greater Los Angeles area and another 10 throughout the rest of the state. Seven more stations are planned by 2010 for the Los Angeles region which will more than double the amount of hydrogen available to the public.
California has consistently led the nation and the world in setting policies that protect the environment and support clean vehicles. Under Governor Schwarzenegger’s leadership, California has enacted many policies that promote alternative fuel, clean energy and green jobs, including:
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): California’s LCFS requires fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels sold in the state, dramatically expanding the market for alternative fuels. To start, the LCFS will reduce carbon content in all passenger vehicle fuels sold in California by at least 10 percent by 2020 and more thereafter.
Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program: In 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 118 by Former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez which established the Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program to fund the Research and Development of new technologies.
Sales Tax Exemption for Zero Emission Vehicle Equipment: Last year, the Governor and Treasurer Bill Lockyer created a program to exempt manufacturing equipment for zero emission vehicle manufacturers from sales tax. This exemption is administered through the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority.
Automobile Emissions Standards: Due to Governor Schwarzenegger, California’s attempt to receive a federal waiver to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles has been granted. The Governor’s efforts also produced a national standard for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles that will improve our environment and protect our economy.
Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32): AB 32 established a first-in-the-world comprehensive program of regulatory and market mechanisms to achieve real, quantifiable, cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. The law will reduce carbon emissions in California to 1990 levels by 2020.
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): Governor Schwarzenegger signed an Executive Order directing California Air Resources Board to adopt regulations increasing California’s RPS to 33 percent by 2020.
Annually, the Valley-based entrepreneurs, technologists and investors share thoughts about entrepreneurial strategies and insights into disruptive innovations from the worlds of systems, software and the internet. The Californian veterans engage in an intelligent interchange of capital: knowledge, experiences and opportunities with the entrepreneurial students, researchers, faculty members of Oxford University and the wider business community, reinforcing synergies between two world centres of ideas.
The November 22-23 event was attended by Coulomb board member Joe DiNucci and executives from other companies including: Apple, LinkedIn, Meltwater Group, Mayfield Fund, JamBase, Twitter, and Clarium Capital Management.
According to UK’s BNET
This year’s Silicon Valley Comes to Oxford had the usual high-energy buzz that comes with being in the same room as entrepreneurs and investors from Joe DiNucci, a high-tech veteran currently developing Coulomb Technologies to Biz Stone, whose journey from start-up to $1bn business has taken just three years.
