Blink Deploys IQ 200 Charging Stations at Native American Youth & Family Center in Portland, Oregon
April 23 2021 - 9:15AM
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the
“Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV)
charging equipment and services, announced the deployment of IQ 200
charging stations at the Native American Youth & Family Center
(NAYA) in Portland, Oregon, made possible with funding from the
Portland General Electric Drive Change Fund through the Oregon
Clean Fuels Program, and Electric Mobility Grant from Pacific Power
Oregon Electric through the Oregon Clean Fuels Program.
“Blink Charging has a strong presence in
Portland, and we welcome this opportunity to expand our footprint
by partnering with NAYA to bring our charging stations to the
families who visit this important community center. Electric
vehicle use is growing rapidly, particularly in the Pacific
Northwest. Oregon continues to be a leader, providing the needed
infrastructure for EV drivers in their communities. EV
infrastructure investment encourages EV adoption and the
utilization of cleaner transportation alternatives. As such, we
recommend our host locations, such as NAYA, take advantage of
available grants and incentives available to deploy Blink
chargers,” stated Brendan Jones, President of Blink.
“At NAYA, we prioritize the vision that a
healthy community understands the connection between our
environment, our culture, our spirituality, and our wellness. We
embrace the use of electric vehicles as a more environmentally
friendly transportation alternative, and we’re thrilled to
strengthen our local EV infrastructure with this installation of
Blink EV charging stations.” said NAYA Executive Director Paul
Lumley. “By making EV charging easy and accessible to the families
who visit us, as well as to our own staff, neighbors, and other
members of the public, we hope to encourage more drivers to make
the switch to EVs.”
The Electric Mobility Grant, launched in June
2020, made over $1.3 million available for electric mobility
projects in Oregon. The program funding awards cover up to 100
percent of project costs to provide more electric vehicle support
and charging options. The Electric Mobility Grant is funded by the
sale of Oregon Clean Fuels Program credits.
Mr. Lumley added that “with this generous
support, NAYA was able to purchase three plug-in hybrid vans and
two all electric sedans. The vehicles have been added to NAYA’s
aging fleet to better serve our youth and families.” The addition
of these four 80 amp, host owned units adds to Blink’s already
impressive presence along the west and further enlarges its
footprint in significant EV communities such as Portland and
Seattle.
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About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK, BLNKW) is a
leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment that has
deployed over 23,000 charging stations, many of which are networked
EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any
of its charging locations worldwide. The Company’s principal line
of products and services is its Blink EV charging network (“Blink
Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The
Blink Network utilizes a proprietary cloud-based software that
operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected
to the network and the associated charging data. With global EV
purchases forecasted to rise to 10 million by 2025 from
approximately 2 million in 2019, the Company has established key
strategic partnerships to rollout adoption across numerous location
types, including parking facilities, multi-family residences and
condos, workplace locations, healthcare/medical facilities, schools
and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use
municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious
institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and
transportation hubs. For more information please visit:
https://www.blinkcharging.com/.
About the Native
American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Founded by the community, for the community,
NAYA is home for Portland’s Native community, and is rooted in
sustaining tradition and building cultural wealth. The organization
provides culturally specific programs and services that guide
Native American people in the direction of personal success and
balance through cultural empowerment. The organization’s continuum
of lifetime services create a wraparound, holistic, healthy
environment that is Youth Centered, Family Driven, Elder
Guided.
Forward-Looking Statements
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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. These forward-looking statements, and terms such
as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or
other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because
they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur
in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the
intent, belief, or current expectations of Blink Charging 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, including those
described in Blink Charging’s periodic reports filed with the SEC,
and that actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required
by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation
to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed
conditions.
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