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 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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July 18th, 2011
Industry-First Partnership Extends EV Driver Services to Automobile Navigation Systems to Enable Drivers to Locate and Navigate to the Nearest Available Charging Stations Reducing Driver Range Anxiety
Campbell, Calif., July 18, 2011 Coulomb Technologies today announced it will partner with TomTom for an industry-first partnership to extend ChargePoint Network® driver services into electric vehicles (EV). The partnership will help to fuel EV adoption by reducing range anxiety, extending driving range and maximizing the EV driving experience by bringing charging station location, navigation and reservation services right to a driver’s dashboard. A demonstration of this technology partnership will be shown at the Plug-in 2011 show in the Coulomb Technologies booth #121, July 18 – 21 in Raleigh, NC.
“We are proud to partner with TomTom, the leader in navigational systems,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO at Coulomb. ”This partnership announcement is a milestone for the EV industry. The successful adoption of electric vehicles will depend on the ability of EV drivers to easily locate charging stations and more importantly to ensure that the station is available, especially now when there are more EVs than stations in many locations.”
At Plug-in 2011, Coulomb and TomTom will demonstrate how TomTom’s navigation platforms can use the open ChargePoint Network Web Services API to assist drivers to:
- find the nearest available charging station
- navigate to a destination and optimize the route for the nearest available charging stations
- reserve a charging station in advance for a time that is best for the route and the needed charging time
- access charging station information including power, connector type, availability, and pricing
“This is the first in-car, charging station reservation demonstration of its kind. It shows how the ChargePoint Network open platform enables companies like TomTom to develop new applications for drivers to manage their driving experience from their home, or on the road,” stated Ed Taylor, director of product marketing at Coulomb.
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July 11th, 2011
Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint Network Expands into Orange County as Electric Vehicle Driver Services Arrive in Seal Beach, Calif.
Campbell, Calif., July 11, 2011 Coulomb Technologies‘ ChargePoint® Network has expanded into Orange County as today it was announced that electric vehicle (EV) driver services have arrived in downtown Seal Beach, CA. Seal Beach has installed two charging stations for EVs managed by the ChargePoint® Network located in the beach parking lot near Main Street downtown. The stations are the first installation by the City of Seal Beach and will offer EV charging services as part of the ChargePoint Network, providing drivers EV services including real-time charging station status and reservations. The stations are a part of Coulomb’s $37 million ChargePoint America program, which offers thousands of free EV charging stations for public and home charging to individuals and businesses. The charging stations were supplied and installed by Coulomb regional distributor EV Connect.
The charging stations will be unveiled on Monday, July 11, 2011 at a 5:00 pm press event that includes. A charging demonstration of numerous EVs at the single-outlet stations includes a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF and Tesla Roadster.
The ChargePoint Network expansion into Seal Beach brings EV drivers easy-to-use unique charging services including the ability to: check real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations, reserve a charging station, track and report greenhouse gas and gasoline savings, and receive charging status notifications by SMS, email or smart phone (iPhone, Android and Blackberry) applications. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is open to all drivers of plug-in vehicles and all manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations. All electric vehicle owners are encouraged to try out the new charging stations.
Coulomb’s ChargePoint America program will provide nearly 5,000 charging stations to program participants in ten regions in the United States: Austin, Texas, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando/Tampa, Sacramento, Calif., San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, Redmond/Bellevue, Wash., Washington DC/Baltimore, Southern Michigan (including Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit). The program is a strategic partnership between Coulomb and three leading automobile brands: Ford, Chevrolet and smart USA. Coulomb currently has the largest established base of networked charging stations worldwide with more than 4000 systems shipped to more than 700 customers. Installation of the ChargePoint charging stations is currently underway in all regions. Businesses interested in free public ChargePoint stations can visit http://www.chargepointamerica.com to apply.
About ChargePoint America
The $37 million ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15M grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. ChargePoint America will provide 4,600 public and home ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations adding to the existing ChargePoint Network. Coulomb will work together with its distribution and industry partners to evaluate the demand from the respective geographic regions and allocate charging stations based on this and other factors. The ChargePoint America project will collect data characterizing vehicle use and charging patterns. Idaho National Labs will analyze the data. www.chargepointamerica.com
About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Coulomb Technologies is the leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions and the ChargePoint Network. Debuting in January 2009, the ChargePoint Network is the largest network of charging stations providing electric fuel to vehicles globally in more than 14 countries. Open to all drivers, plug-in electric vehicles and charging station manufacturers, the network provides corporations, utilities and electric vehicle service providers the software tools, information and control to optimize performance, reduce operational expenses, and achieve greater returns from and EV solution powered by the ChargePoint Network.
For more information go to: www.coulombtech.com. Follow Coulomb on Twitter: twitter.com/coulombevi. Download the ChargePoint iPhone App. Download the ChargePoint Blackberry App. Download the ChargePoint Android App.
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July 6th, 2011
Entergy Helps Grow Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with $160,000 Grant
Entergy selects Coulomb Technologies to bring charging stations to college campuses
Baton Rouge, La. – Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) today announced it is working with Coulomb Technologies to fund and donate 16 electric vehicle charging stations at college campuses in and around Entergy’s four-state service area.
The first two Entergy-funded charging stations were unveiled during a special event at Louisiana State University as Entergy and LSU launched one of the state’s first major forays into the electric vehicle market. The event featured Dr. Michael Martin, LSU Chancellor; Bill Mohl, president and chief executive officer, Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.; and Allan G. Pulsipher, executive director, LSU Center for Energy Studies.
“Electric vehicles are gaining widespread attention and being embraced as an important technology solution for the nation’s energy future. We know that the infrastructure must be in place to support the evolution of the technology, and we hope Entergy’s donation of EV chargers to LSU will help start that process for the southern region,” said Mohl. “This program is part of our deeper commitment to support technologies that foster environmental sustainability and provide for clean, efficient and affordable power for today and tomorrow.”
The charging stations were donated to LSU through a $160,000 grant by Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund. Entergy is currently working with other universities in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas to donate additional electric vehicle charging stations throughout the region.
“As the state’s flagship university, it’s fitting that we are the leader in accepting and installing Entergy’s gift in the company’s four-state service territory,” said Martin. “This partnership will go a long way to establishing a cleaner environment and a cleaner way to travel for our citizens.”
The LSU charging stations, which are free to use by all LSU faculty, staff and students, are among the first in the nation to be installed on a university campus for the sole purpose of providing free charges to electric car owners and for research purposes.
“Collecting usage data will allow Entergy and LSU to conduct critical research about EV chargers,” said Brent Dorsey, director of corporate environmental programs for Entergy. “The goal is to determine the impacts and opportunities of EV charging, including length to charge, consumer charging profiles, time of day for charging, impacts on electric facilities and other consumer behavior and preferences.”
The charging stations were manufactured by Coulomb Technologies and are part of Coulomb’s ChargePoint® Network, the largest EV driver network in the world. Coulomb specializes in EV charging systems and operates in 14 countries. The charging station data collection is enabled by the ChargePoint® Network, which provides online access to the data including detailed usage reports, greenhouse gas and gasoline savings. Installation of the charging stations was completed by Verdek, Coulomb’s south central regional distributor.
“We are proud to play a part in expanding the ChargePoint Network into the south central region,” said Guy Mannino, CEO of Verdek. “As more zero-emission vehicles become available in the region, providing easy and convenient ways to charge is essential for consumer adoption of this new form of transportation.”
Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund was established as a mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative, promising projects and is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to seek sustainable environmental solutions to its business.
Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and it is the second-largest nuclear generator in the United States. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $11 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
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May 18th, 2011
Electric Vehicle Charging Services Arrive at Oakland International Airport
as Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network Expansion Continues into Bay Area
– First Northern California Airport to Install “New Generation” Electric Vehicle Chargers –
Oakland, Calif.-May 18, 2011-The Port of Oakland and Coulomb Technologies today announced that electric vehicle (EV) driver services have arrived at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with the installation of eight ChargePoint® Network charging stations for EVs in the Premier Parking Lot.
Oakland International is the first Northern California airport to offer EV charging services as part of the ChargePoint Network, providing drivers EV services including real-time charging station status and reservations.
The ChargePoint charging stations will be unveiled today at a 10:00 am press event at OAK with Port of Oakland Director of Aviation Deborah Ale Flint, Coulomb Founder and CTO Richard Lowenthal and a testimonial by a Bay Area EV driver and OAK customer. A charging demonstration of numerous EVs at the eight dual-outlet stations includes a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF and Tesla Roadster.
“Oakland International Airport and Bay Area EV drivers are aligned in our mutual goal of environmental leadership,” said Deborah Ale Flint, Director of Aviation, Port of Oakland. “We are now ready for the next generation of alternative-powered vehicles and we appreciate that stimulus funding combined with new technology has transformed a vision to reality. Through Coulomb Technologies, we offer eight ChargePoint Network charging stations that can simultaneously serve up to 15 electric vehicles, giving our EV-driving customers the ability to charge while they are traveling or greeting a passenger inside our terminals,” she continued.
“Oakland International has been a long-time leader in environmental stewardship and because of this we are so pleased that the East Bay’s airport is the first in Northern California to install ChargePoint Network charging stations for their customers,” said Richard Lowenthal, Founder and CTO, Coulomb Technologies. “This is another example of the airport’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, leading to a healthier community. Bay Area EV owners now have another reason to choose OAK for their air travel needs.”
ChargePoint stations are located in OAK’s Premier Lot, located directly opposite the terminals. There is no additional fee for EV charging. Parking rates are priced competitively at $3.00 per 30 minutes for up to 5 hours, and $36.00 for 5 to 24 hours. Other Premier Lot benefits include:
- Exclusive entry and exit lanes to minimize waiting;
- Credit Card Express: just swipe the same credit card upon entering and exiting, with no parking ticket to keep track of;
- Access to the Premier Security Lanes at the terminal security checkpoints – a huge time-saver; and
- Premier Ambassador Service which includes a free newspaper and water, and outgoing fax service.
The ChargePoint Network expansion into Oakland International Airport brings EV drivers easy-to-use unique charging services including the ability to: check real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations, reserve a charging station, track and report greenhouse gas and gasoline savings, and receive charging status notifications by SMS, email or smart phone (iPhone and Blackberry) applications. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is open to all drivers of plug-in vehicles and all manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations.
The ChargePoint stations are a part of Coulomb’s $37 million ChargePoint America program, which offers thousands of free EV charging stations for public and home charging to individuals and businesses. The charging stations were supplied by Coulomb regional distributor Clean Fuel Connection, which used Bay Area contractor REJ Electric for installation.
About ChargePoint America
The $37 million ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15M grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. ChargePoint America will provide 4,600 public and home ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations adding to the existing ChargePoint Network. Coulomb will work together with its distribution and industry partners to evaluate the demand from the respective geographic regions and allocate charging stations based on this and other factors. The ChargePoint America project will collect data characterizing vehicle use and charging patterns. Idaho National Labs will analyze the data. www.chargepointamerica.com
About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Coulomb Technologies is the leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, with charging systems and application services delivered by the ChargePoint Network. The ChargePoint Network provides multiple web-based portals for Hosts, Fleet Managers, Drivers, and Utilities. The open-system driver network went live in January 2009 and now operates in 14 countries with Network Operations Centers in the U.S., UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Hong Kong. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations range from 120 to 240 VAC charging up to 500 Volt DC fast charging with more than 3800 stations shipped worldwide. For more information go to: www.coulombtech.com. Follow Coulomb on Twitter: twitter.com/coulombevi. Download the ChargePoint iPhone App. Download the ChargePoint Blackberry App.
About the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport: The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is the fifth busiest container port in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport and fourth largest airport in California, offering over 130 daily flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. Visit portofoakland.com and oaklandairport.com. Facebook / Oakland International Airport.
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May 13th, 2011
Coulomb Technologies Celebrates with US Department of Energy, City of LA Significant ChargePoint America Electric Vehicle Program Milestone
Continued expansion of EV infrastructure will help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil
Los Angeles May 13, 2011 – Coulomb Technologies joined with the US Department of Energy and the City of Los Angeles today to celebrate a significant milestone for the ChargePoint America program, at a ceremony today in Exposition Park hosted by the Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles. US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Coulomb Technologies founder and CTO Richard Lowenthal unveiled the 500th ChargePoint America station available now on the ChargePoint® Network. Others attending the ceremony included ChargePoint America program vehicle partners Chevrolet, Ford and smart USA as well as electric vehicles from Nissan, Tesla Motors, Coda and Smith.
The $37 million ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15M grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy, combined with $22 million from other public agencies including the California Energy Commission and private industry. Adding to the existing ChargePoint Network, the world’s largest charging network containing the largest number of EV drivers, the ChargePoint America program will provide 4,600 public and home ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations in 2011.
Since Coulomb’s ChargePoint America program announcement on June 1st 2010, free program charging stations have been awarded and installed in all of the original nine program regions: Detroit, New York, Orlando, Fla., Washington DC, Sacramento, Calif., the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, Bellevue/Redmond, Wash, Los Angeles and Austin, TX. Recently, the program announced expansion into six new cities including Baltimore, MD, Central Florida (Tampa), Boston, Santa Barbara, CA, Ventura, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. The ChargePoint stations at Exposition Park are free and open to the public and were installed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) and made part of the ChargePoint America program.
“With America’s families and businesses facing high gasoline prices, saving money at the pump is especially important today. So we are proud to support this project, which is making it easier for Americans to charge up their vehicles, instead of fill up tanks,” Secretary Chu said. “While there is no silver bullet for high gas prices, we are taking significant steps to help protect Americans in the long-term, reduce oil imports and move our country to a clean energy future.”
“As the car capital of the world, Los Angeles has a competitive advantage to leverage our massive market and iconic car culture to stand at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution,” said Mayor Villaraigosa, “I would like to thank Secretary Chu and Coulomb for investing in our public charging infrastructure. This is a yet another step in our proactive efforts to ensure that our streets are ready for the thousands of electric cars that will be sold here.”
The ChargePoint Network of charging stations provide EV drivers easy-to-use unique services including the ability to: check real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations, reserve a charging station, track and report greenhouse gas and gasoline savings, receive charging status notification by SMS, email or smart phone (iPhone and Blackberry) applications. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is open to all drivers of plug-in vehicles and all manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations.
The ChargePoint Network enables businesses to provide a distinctive charging services, attract new customers and generate revenue from EV charging. Charging station owners can set their own prices for charging as a function of time of day, calendar date – much like a parking meter. Stations can also be configured to provide “free” access to EV drivers. Station owners can:
- Recover energy costs with PCI compliant driver billing
- Track and report energy usage and savings for greenhouse gas and fuel
- Set multiple service plans for EV driver usage
- Create flexible billing options for their customers without a subscription via contactless credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover)
- Access 24 X 7 station monitoring and driver support
- Post custom advertising and greetings on the charging station display
“We are proud and honored the Obama administration is recognizing this milestone of the ChargePoint America program,” said Richard Lowenthal. “The expansion of the ChargePoint Network into Los Angeles is significant as this is the largest auto market in the world and yet Los Angeles is the recognized leader in taking action to keep clean air. But this goes beyond good energy policy; every time we install a ChargePoint America station here is Los Angeles, three Californians get work for a day – one to build the station and two to install it.”
“The California Energy Commission is proud to be supporting electric vehicle charging efforts in Los Angeles as well EV charging stations throughout our State,” said Energy Commission Vice Chair Jim Boyd. “California spends an average of $150 million a day on petroleum fuels and the transportation sector produces nearly 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. By increasing our support of electric vehicle technology, California is creating a new transportation infrastructure, improving our air quality, strengthening our nation’s energy security, and reducing the impact of global climate change.
“With funding from the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (AB 118), the Energy Commission has awarded nearly $22 million for the electric charging infrastructure statewide. Coulomb Technologies has received $3.41 million from the Commission’s AB 118 fund with $5 million in matching federal funds for the installation and upgrade of nearly 1,300 public EV charging stations in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento,” Boyd added.
In the greater Los Angeles area, Coulomb’s ChargePoint America program is offering hundreds of free stations for public and home charging to individuals and businesses. Organizations in and around Los Angeles interested in receiving free public charging stations should visit the ChargePoint America web site www.chargepointamerica.com and sign up. Individuals interested in purchasing a program vehicle should see if they qualify for a free home charging station.
Tags: Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu
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May 5th, 2011
CONNECT BY HERTZ CAR SHARING ELECTRIFIES MANHATTAN’S SEWARD PARK CO-OP BRINGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND NETWORKED CHARGEPOINT STATIONS TO CONSUMERS
— Speaker of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver
to Attend Unveiling on Friday, May 6 —
PARK RIDGE, NJ, May 5, 2011 — As part of its Global Electric Vehicle (EV) expansion throughout New York City, Connect by Hertz, Hertz’s (NYSE:HTZ) global car sharing club, the first car sharing club to introduce the 100% electric Nissan LEAFTM in Manhattan, is bringing the LEAF to Manhattan’s Seward Park Co-op. To celebrate the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, a formal unveiling, attended by Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, will be held at Seward Park (413 Grand St in Manhattan) on Friday, May 6 at 12 noon.
“Hertz is leading the industry in building out an EV platform that brings electric vehicles and a network of charging stations to consumers,” commented Robert Stuart, Senior Vice President, Global Sales for Hertz. “For the past year, Connect by Hertz car sharing has had a successful relationship with Seward Park and its residents and we’re excited to be working with Seward Park in its efforts to make the Lower East Side of Manhattan the most ‘plug in ready’ neighborhood in the City.”
The all-electric Nissan LEAF joins the Prius Hybrid and smart fortwo that are part of Seward Park’s car sharing program. In an effort to make EVs a viable option for its residents, Seward Park has installed four Coulomb Technologies networked charging stations that are part of the ChargePoint® Network. The ChargePoint Network gives all EV drivers unique, easy-to-use services including: real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations, tracking and reporting greenhouse gas and gasoline savings, and charging status notification, all by SMS, email or smart phone applications. ChargePoint also includes a billing system so that station owners can recoup the costs of electricity, maintenance and capital from drivers. Two of the stations are part of Coulomb’s $37 million ChargePoint America program.
“I am proud to give my strong support to this incredibly worthy and exciting new project,” New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said. “By opening this electric charging station and electric car rental hub, Seward Park Cooperative has put our Lower East Side community on the leading edge of our vitally important effort to make renewable and sustainable energy a viable option for New Yorkers. It is past time that we develop workable and clean alternatives to gasoline. In a city with high asthma rates and heavy pollution from car exhaust, encouraging people to use electric cars will not only let us breathe easier, it could literally save lives. I want to commend Seward Park Co-op for showing vision and leadership in taking the initiative to create this incredibly valuable project. I also want to thank Community Board 3, Hertz and everyone else who has made this milestone possible.”
“We applaud Hertz and the Seward Park Co-op’s efforts to bring sustainable mobility to Manhattan’s Lower East Side,” said Tracy Woodard, senior director, Government Affairs, Nissan North America. “Nissan LEAF is the world’s first and only affordable, all-electric vehicle designed for the mass market and it is through collaboration like this that consumers will get to experience the benefits of zero-emission ownership.”
“We are proud to extend the reach of the ChargePoint Network further into New York as more and more electric vehicles are delivered,” said Richard Lowenthal founder and CTO at Coulomb. “With so many New York City residents living in apartments and co-ops, Seward is demonstrating their leadership by enabling their tenants to drive electric. We are thrilled to work with Hertz to enable many more people to drive these innovative vehicles.”
The 2011 Nissan LEAFTM, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car, is designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis. The Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles on one full charge to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Powered by 48 laminated compact lithium-ion battery modules and a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, the LEAF provides a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience.
“Con Edison is pleased to support the new charging stations for electric vehicles at the Seward Park Cooperative as part of the overall effort to introduce electric vehicles to New York City. We commend the Cooperative’s leadership for taking this important step to make New York cleaner and greener by raising awareness and creating new opportunities for electric vehicles. Con Edison has launched a new website (www.conEd.com/electricvehicles) to help people learn more about electric vehicles, how to keep them charged properly and how to decide which type best serves their travelling needs,” commented David Gmach, Director, New York City Public Affairs, Consolidated Edison Company of New York
“I think it’s a wonderful idea; very progressive,” said Honey Federman, a Seward Park Co-op resident for 15 years. “The initiative could help lessen New Yorkers’ dependence on oil.”
Located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Seward Park Co-op is one of the largest free market co-ops in Manhattan with more than 1700 apartments, approximately 50 commercial tenants, 13 acres of land and more than 4000 residents. Celebrating its 50th year, Seward Park has a strong commitment to the environment, working with Comverge and the Clean Energy Network NY, and is in the process of opening a green market on Hester Street.
Connect by Hertz car sharing has approximately 30,000 members, is available in six countries and on 54 university campuses. Connect by Hertz offers its members products and services that are unmatched in the car sharing industry, including a fee free program, one way usage for New York City area members, guaranteed reservations, Monday through Thursday including holidays; a variety of Electric Vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt, and smart fortwo electric drive; an in-house Member Care Center available 24/7, 365 days a year; an in-car GPS system in every vehicle, included in the hourly rate; a fast and easy-to-use website; and rates as low as $5 in Manhattan.
Connect by Hertz’s industry leading, propriety in-car technology provides members a safe and superior car sharing experience. Upon enrolling in Connect by Hertz, members receive a smart chip enabled Connect card, which gives them keyless entry to any car in the fleet that the member reserves. In the car, a hands-free audio kit connects members to an in-house Member Care Center representative should they have questions, need assistance or need to extend their use of the car. Connect by Hertz is able to “communicate” with the vehicle, enabling representatives to unlock, engage and locate vehicles and cars are also equipped with iPod connectivity, Bluetooth capabilities, for a hands free driving experience, and EZ Pass transponders.
For more information, visit www.connectbyhertz.com or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400
About ChargePoint America
The $37 million ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15M grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. ChargePoint America will provide 4,600 public and home ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations by October 2011, adding to the existing ChargePoint Network. Coulomb will work together with its distribution and industry partners to evaluate the demand from the respective geographic regions and allocate charging stations based on this and other factors. The ChargePoint America project will collect data characterizing vehicle use and charging patterns. Idaho National Labs will analyze the data. www.chargepointamerica.com
About Connect by Hertz
Connect by Hertz, The Hertz Corporation’s (NYSE: HTZ) global car sharing club, has more than 700 vehicles, approximately 30,000 members and more than 200 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Connect by Hertz cars are equipped with Eileo® technology, and benefits covered by the hourly rate include gas, insurance, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour Member Care Center communication, and, in the US, 180 free miles per day. For more information, visit www.connectbyhertz.com.
Tags: Connect by Hertz, New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver, SEWARD PARK CO-OP
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April 14th, 2011
ChargePoint Network Expands to Santa Cruz, Calif.
as Electric Vehicle Charging Services Extend Throughout Monterey Bay
Eight ChargePoint Stations for EVs Unveiled During Downtown Event April 14, 2011
Santa Cruz, Calif. April 14, 2011 - Coulomb Technologies today announced that Santa Cruz County is the latest area in California to provide ChargePoint® Network electric vehicle (EV) charging services. The first eight ChargePoint® networked charging stations for EVs are located in five locations: Scotts Valley, Capitola, Aptos, and two in Santa Cruz, as a part of Coulomb’s $37 million ChargePoint America program.
The ChargePoint charging stations were unveiled today at a press event at the headquarters of Ecology Action at 877 Cedar St., Santa Cruz with program representatives: Mayor Ryan Coonerty, City of Santa Cruz; Mayor Dennis Norton, City of Capitola; Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO, Coulomb Technologies; Jay Friedland, Legislative Director, Plug In America; and Sharon Sarris, Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance Co-chair. A charging demonstration of six EVs at three dual-outlet stations included a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF, Tesla, Zero Motorcycle, Green Vehicles’ Triac, and Zenn EV.
“Santa Cruz is known for our commitment to the environment and sustainability,” said Santa Cruz Mayor Ryan Coonerty. “In the near future electric vehicles will be commonplace throughout the region. I am pleased the City and County of Santa Cruz, as well as the entire Monterey Bay area, are building a state-of-the-art EV charging infrastructure to encourage the adoption of these vehicles to help reduce emissions in our region. Santa Cruz is one of the most popular travel destination areas in California. Our visitors will now be able to charge their EVs while enjoying all our area has to offer.”
In addition to the downtown Santa Cruz location, other nearby ChargePoint locations are:
- Zero Motorcycles, 170 Technology Dr., Scotts Valley
- County of Santa Cruz, 710 Ocean St., Santa Cruz
- City of Capitola, upper parking lot behind City Hall, 420 Capitola Ave. Capitola
- Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, 7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Coulomb’s ChargePoint America program offers thousands of free EV charging stations for public and home charging to individuals and businesses. Installation of the charging stations was provided by Coulomb regional distributor Clean Fuel Connection, which used local contractors for installation with the support of IBEW Local 234.
“Plug In America is excited to see the deployment of the next generation of plug-in infrastructure in Santa Cruz County. The outstanding efforts of MBEVA, Coulomb Technologies and all of the partners will accelerate the market acceptance of electric vehicles in Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay areas.” said Jay Friedland, Legislative Director of Plug In America. ”As the organization representing the millions of potential future consumers of plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles, Plug In America believes widespread EV charging will truly benefit consumers who want the next generation of clean plug-in cars.”
The ChargePoint Network expansion into Santa Cruz County brings EV drivers the easy-to-use unique services including real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations, tracking and reporting greenhouse gas and gasoline savings, and charging status notification, all by SMS, email or smart phone (iPhone and Blackberry) applications. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is open to all drivers of plug-in vehicles and all manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations.
Tags: Aptos, Capitola, Coulomb, Santa Cruz
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