MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Charging Group,
Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging" or the "Company"), the largest
provider, owner, and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging
services, announced today that it has executed an agreement with
the City of Houston ("City"),
Texas for the ownership and
operation of more than 70 Blink EV charging stations at 15
different locations. The agreement also provides for 20 additional
charging locations being planned for the Houston metropolitan area.
The more than 70 Blink EV chargers were originally deployed by
ECOtality, the former owner of the Blink-related assets, and extend
across numerous sites in and around Houston. There are more than 20 Blink EV
charging stations available at the George Bush airport and
additional Blink stations are located at libraries, parks,
theaters, and general parking facilities. It is anticipated that
the 20 new chargers will be installed at Hobby Airport and other
City sites across the City.
"Houston offers tremendous
market potential for CarCharging, so we're excited to finalize the
agreement with the City of
Houston," said Michael D.
Farkas, CarCharging's Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
"Government officials in Houston
and across Texas have shown a
strong commitment to clean energy and environmental protection.
Just as Texans are leaders in wind energy production nationwide,
joining forces with the City to ensure that EV charging services
are easily available for electric car drivers shows vision and
practicality regarding the future of mobility."
"We're pleased to be working with CarCharging to ensure the
continued performance and expansion of our EV charging network
throughout the greater Houston
area," said Jedediah Greenfield, the
Public Information Officer for the City
of Houston's Fleet Management Department. "Given our
dedication to clean energy, it is important to provide residents
with access to EV charging services as widely as possible, and
CarCharging's coverage – both here and across the country – is
second to none."
Blink Level II chargers are able to rapidly recharge electric
cars, and accept payment with the Blink InCard or major credit card
via the Blink mobile application, Blink Network website, or Blink
customer support center. Blink's InCard provides drivers with
discounted charging fees for charging stations on the Blink
Network, the software that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink
stations and all of its charging data. Drivers can easily request
Blink's InCard at www.BlinkNetwork.com and can pinpoint EV charging
station locations using the map on the website, as well as the
Blink and CarCharging mobile applications.
About Car Charging Group, Inc.
Car
Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) is a pioneer in nationwide
public electric vehicle (EV) charging services, enabling EV drivers
to easily recharge at locations throughout the United States. Headquartered in
Miami Beach, FL with offices in
San Jose, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ; CarCharging's business model is
designed to accelerate the adoption of public EV charging.
Through its subsidiary, Blink Network, CarCharging also provides
residential EV charging solutions for single-family homes.
For more information, please visit www.BlinkHQ.com.
CarCharging has strategic partnerships across multiple business
sectors including multi-family residential and commercial
properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, and
municipalities.
For more information about CarCharging, please visit
www.CarCharging.com, www.facebook.com/Car.Charging, or
www.twitter.com/CarCharging.
About City of
Houston
Alive with energy and rich in diversity,
Houston is a dynamic mix of
imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a
world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings
and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that
Houston is a popular international
destination.
Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement:
This press
release contains forward-looking statements as defined within
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. By their
nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and
uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that will occur in the near future. Those statements
include statements regarding the intent, belief or current
expectations of Car Charging Group, Inc., and members of its
management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are
based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may
differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking
statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or
revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed
conditions.
Investor Relations and Media Contacts:
CarCharging
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CarCharging
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Media
Contact:
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Suzanne
Tamargo
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Chris
Witty
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Suzanne@CarCharging.com
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cwitty@darrowir.com
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(305) 521-0200 x
214
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(646)
438-9385
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or:
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Constellation Asset
Advisors
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www.ConstellationAA.com
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(775)
771-5808
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SOURCE Car Charging Group, Inc.