Coulomb Technologies Announces Largest Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Installation at Google, Inc.

Press Release Source: Coulomb Technologies On Thursday June 9, 2011, 1:15 pm EDT

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coulomb Technologies today announced that Google, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - News) has deployed more than 70 electric vehicle charging stations managed by the ChargePointR Network at its worldwide headquarters in Mountain View, CA. The charging stations are used by employee-owned electric vehicles, as well as the company’s growing car sharing program for Googlers (GFleet), which includes Chevrolet Volts and Nissan LEAFs. With plans for 250 more charging stations on its campus, and a goal to make 5 percent of its campus parking EV-ready, Google’s installation is the largest workplace charging installation for electric vehicles in the country. Google has created a video on their Green Blog detailing their green transportation initiatives.

“By investing in new, green transportation technologies, Google is making a significant contribution to reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions,” said Rolf Schreiber technical program manager, Electric Transportation, at Google. “Our EVs and charging stations are part of our broader green transportation system that includes biodiesel shuttles that Googlers use to commute to work instead of driving their own cars. But we’re only one company among many, so we hope our green transportation initiatives serve as a model for other companies to incorporate sustainability programs into their own workplaces.”

Google manages its charging stations via the ChargePoint Network, the world’s largest network of charging stations and EV charging applications. The following workplace charging features are available through Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network:

Controlled access: Via an online portal and smartcards, customers can control who accesses their charging stations (employees or guests), to control costs, eliminate electricity theft, and optimize station use. Measuring performance of green initiatives: Online station management provides tracking and reporting of energy usage, greenhouse gas and gasoline savings data. Reports are displayed by graphs that can be filtered by day, week, month, station attributes and energy usage/GHG range. Customers can also export their station data and combine the data with other system for further corporate sustainability analysis. Network Operations: The ChargePoint Network provides 24/7 station network monitoring to ensure network services are always available, Over the Air (OTA) station software upgrades to accommodate future advancements without onsite service, and the ability to tie into energy, building and other business management systems. Driver Services: Customers have access to the ChargePoint Network’s 24/7 driver telephone assistance, e-mail or text message driver notification alerts for charging session interruption or charging completed, and individual driver portals to customize notifications, track their energy usage and greenhouse gas savings, view charging history, and have access to the largest network of public charging stations in the world at www.mychargepoint.net. Cost-saving utility programs and incentives: Charging stations contain utility-grade meters and the ability to communicate with other smart grid systems, enabling demand response, time-of-use pricing, and other smart grid programs provided by local utilities.

“Google continues to drive innovation and leadership in the workplace. The results of their clean transportation efforts are remarkable, taking the equivalent of over 2000 cars off the road every day,” said Bret Sewell, Coulomb Executive Vice President. “We are proud that the ChargePoint Network plays a key role in this success by providing Google a complete electric vehicle charging solution.”

The company has been working over the last several years to deploy and experiment with new green transportation technologies.

In 2007, Google launched RechargeIT, an initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. Google’s biodiesel campus shuttles use the latest clean diesel technology, reducing emissions 80 percent over engines from just a few years ago. Placing solar panels on buses to provide pre-cooling without having to run the engines. More than 3,000 Googlers ride a shuttle bus to the company’s Mountain View headquarters every day. Google’s ChargePoint workplace charging system encourages more and more employees to commute using electric transportation.

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 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 4000 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.

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ETA International Announces New Electric Vehicle Technician Certification

Posted on: Friday, 20 May 2011, 00:00 CDT

The ETA Electric Vehicle Technician certification will meet the needs of the automotive industry by providing knowledge and skills based testing for Electric Vehicle Technicians.

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In his State of the Union address, President Obama announced his goal to “…become the first country to have one million Electric Vehicles on the road by 2015”. With a waiting list of some 20,000 Americans for the electric Nissan Leaf alone, and billions of dollars in federal grants to manufacturers and educational institutions, America may be well on the way to achieving this goal.

Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA) is at the forefront of providing new and seasoned auto technicians a resource to obtain their Electric Vehicle Technician specialized training and certification. With an ETA Electric Vehicle Technician certification, present and future auto technicians must demonstrate that they are capable of safely troubleshooting and repairing Electric Vehicles coming on the market over the next several years. With high voltage (300 VDC and higher) and the safety issues that follow, technicians will be required to receive specialized training before they are allowed to open the hood of an EV. The government’s EV initiative has already granted millions of dollars to educational institutions for education and workforce training programs.

ETA requires hands-on training and experienced EV instructors. ETA is accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC). You will be secure in knowing the ETA Certification Logo as your auto technician’s credential means they are expertly trained and capable of caring for the customer’s new EV.

G.M.’s chairman and chief executive, Edward E. Whitacre Jr., called electric cars, “the way of the future” and said such technology “will quickly become a very big part of General Motors.” Batteries with new materials that provide a potential 300 mile range are being developed, tested, proven, patented, and installed for delivery in new EV models. With millions of dollars in grant money, the infrastructure of charging stations is being placed in 16 different metro areas around the country. A study conducted by The Electrification Coalition, “Electrification Roadmap”, reveals that there may be as many as 14 million EV’s on the roads by 2020.

For more information on ETA’s Electric Vehicle Technician certification and its upcoming availability please call 800.288.3824.

ETAR International - Founded in 1978, the Electronics Technicians Association International is a not-for-profit, professional association promoting excellence in electronics technologies through certifications. The association’s initiatives are to provide a prominent certification program of competency criteria and testing benchmarks that steer international electronic standards and renowned professional electronics credentials. Today, ETA has issued over 115,000 technical certifications covering more than 70 certification programs in a variety of electronics fields. The association consists of over 5,000 members, 625 Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) serving on various Industry Advisory Committees and 1,010 Exam/Certification Administrators (CA’s). (http://www.etainternational.org)????

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Brammo Announces a Strategic Partnership with S.M.R.E. and Launches New Brammo Motorcycles with patented IET Six-Speed ...

Press Release Source: Brammo, Inc. On Wednesday May 4, 2011, 7:01 am EDT

ASHLAND, Ore. & UMBERTIDE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brammo, Inc., a global leader in the electric vehicle industry, and S.M.R.E. Engineering, a leading engineering research and development company, today announced that Brammo and S.M.R.E. have entered into a strategic partnership. As a part of this agreement, Brammo has acquired an exclusive international license for S.M.R.E.’s patented Integrated Electric Transmission? (IET). IET enables Brammo to offer its electric motorcycles with a 6-speed transmission - further improving performance and range. The first application of the new IET will be on the Brammo Engage and Encite, which are being announced today and which will be unveiled prior to competing in the MiniMotoSX race in Las Vegas on Friday, May 6, 2011.

“It is fundamental to Brammo’s success that we continue to innovate and develop our strong reputation for high-quality, exciting motorcycles,” stated Craig Bramscher, CEO and Founder of Brammo, Inc. “Combining the S.M.R.E. Integrated Electric Transmission system with the Brammo Power? Batteries and Battery Management System keeps Brammo at the forefront of Powersports drivetrain technology.”

“We are delighted to have Brammo as our strategic partner,” said Samuele Mazzini, Founder and CEO of S.M.R.E. and creator of the IET?. “This alliance will see the IET integrated into Brammo motorcycles and enjoyed by riders all around the world.”

Today Brammo announces four new models all featuring the IET? and swappable Brammo Power battery packs.

Engage MX - dirt bike competing in MiniMotoSX - anticipated price $9,995.00 Engage SMR – Super Moto Racing – anticipated price $9,995.00 Engage SMS - Super Moto Street - anticipated price $11,995.00 Encite MMX PRO - mini dirt bike competing in MiniMotoSX - no price announced

Prices do not include relevant taxes or Federal and State electric vehicle incentives.

The Engage and Encite join the award-winning Enertia and stunning Empulse. Together, these four model ranges offer motorcycle dealerships the most comprehensive range of electric motorcycles available. Brammo continues to expand its dealership network in North America and will be adding many new dealers over the next 90 days.

Integrated Electric Transmission (IET?) – the IET? is a mechatronic propulsion unit that emulates the feeling and performance of a traditional internal combustion engine, with a specially developed electric motor, clutch and gear shift that enables Brammo motorcycles to accelerate hard from the line up to a high top speed, something that is just not possible to achieve with a single-ratio electric motorcycle.

“Electric motorcycle design has always been a bit of a balancing act in direct drive systems where great acceleration performance comes at the expense of low top-end speed,” stated Brian Wismann, Director of Product Development at Brammo. “The IET? system provides the best of both worlds and is the perfect complement to Brammo’s industry-leading Brammo Power battery and vehicle control technology to maintain our position as the world’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer.“

About S.M.R.E.

S.M.R.E. srl is an Italian engineering company with a strong emphasis on innovation through research and development. S.M.R.E. distinguishes itself through the creation of high-quality revolutionary technology. By working closely with its customers, S.M.R.E. is able to develop custom engineering solutions that redefine the limits of what is thought possible. For more information, please visit www.smre.it

S.M.R.E. srl
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06019 Umbertide (PG)
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About Brammo

Brammo, Inc. is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in North America. Brammo designs and develops electric vehicles, including the Enertia, Empulse and Engage motorcycles. Brammo is an OEM supplier of its innovative Brammo Digital Drivetrain? systems, including the Brammo Power? battery pack and Brammo Power? vehicle management system. Brammo has vehicle distribution and marketing operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.brammo.com.

The following are trademarks of Brammo, Inc. in the United States or other countries or both: BrammoR, EnertiaR, EmpulseR, EngageR, EnciteR, Brammo Digital DrivetrainR, Brammo PowerR, the Brammo logo and bull’s head graphical device.

The following are trademarks of S.M.R.E. srl in the United States or other countries, or both: S.M.R.E.? and IET?.

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CL&P Announces Electric Vehicle Research Study

Press Release Source: Connecticut Light & Power 16:28, Tuesday 3 May 2011

BERLIN, Conn.--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- UBS, Towns of West Hartford, Mansfield, Westport and Torrington are first customers to install EV charging stations provided by Northeast Utilities

Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a major research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities .

Approximately 20 municipalities and businesses served by CL&P are expected to participate in the research effort. Among the first to sign on to install and maintain charging equipment are UBS in Stamford, the city of Torrington and the towns of Westport and Mansfield. The town of West Hartford is expected to join the project shortly.

“We’ve worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for electric vehicles, so we’re excited to launch New England’s first comprehensive, hands-on EV study,” said Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and chief operating officer. “By gathering information from municipal and business customers, we can gain tangible experience to help guide future decisions about our infrastructure, our policies and how we will ultimately serve all of our customers as EVs become more common.”

Dan Esty, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, commended the research initiative. “By anticipating and supporting the market for new plug-in EVs, we can all benefit from a cleaner, lower-cost and locally available fuel alternative,” said Commissioner Esty. “Connecticut is well-positioned to lead in the deployment of electric vehicles and related infrastructure, and this initiative is a step towards achieving our goal of being a national leader.”

Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham said he is eager to test the new technology while providing an additional service for local residents. “We're happy to participate with CL&P and help research the topic of electric vehicle use,” said Bingham. “It's the technology of the future and it's a great opportunity that comes to us at a very minimal cost. It may also give someone who lives locally the incentive to purchase an electric vehicle.”

NU has already installed charging stations at company offices in Berlin and Hartford, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Manchester, New Hampshire. Additionally, NU’s Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) subsidiary has one customer site installed and another planned.

“By year-end, we expect to have a network of more than 30 charging stations in place and generating detailed meter data,” said Watson Collins, EV project manager for NU. “We’ll have a robust picture of away-from-home charging levels, to study along with home-based use as more EV drivers recharge overnight,” he said.

The NU companies are also testing Chevy Volts in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute of Palo Alto, California, according to Collins. “It’s all about understanding how EV recharging impacts the electric utility system under a variety of conditions,” Collins added.

To further raise awareness of plug-in EVs, NU developed a new grassroots theme, “Plug My Ride,” to connect consumers and other groups interested in electric transportation. Visit www.PlugMyRide.org for more information.

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is improving the environments you live in, by offering programs in energy conservation, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is a Northeast Utilities company . For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com and follow us on Twitter @CTLightandPower.

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Preston Nissan of Salisbury, MD Announces that the NISSAN LEAF Has Earned Top Safety Pick From IIHS

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BYD Announces EV Fleet Results at Anniversary of Green-Taxi Project

Today marks the one year anniversary of the world?s largest all-electric vehicle Taxi fleet, manufactured by BYD. In conjunction with this anniversary, BYD announced results of several of its electric vehicle pilots ? the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12 which are in fleet testing across the world. Fifty of BYD?s e6, five-seat crossover vehicles, each with a range of over 160 miles (up to 300 Km) and a top speed of 88 mph (140km/h), have been in service at Shenzhen-based Pengcheng Electric Taxi Company since April 29, 2010. The Shenzhen e6 Taxi fleet has now accumulated ~1,730,000 all-electric miles (or 2.77 million kilometers). The distance traveled for single fleet vehicles has reached ~63,000 miles each (>100,000 km). "This fleet of 50 e6 taxis has survived the very harsh operating conditions of hot Shenzhen summers and a very cold winter this year, and drivers and passengers alike have been extremely satisfied with their ride experience,? according to Stella Li, Senior Vice President. 250 more eTaxis are being delivered to the International University in Shenzhen before August this year. According to collected data, the per-car-fuel-savings is over $1167 per-Taxi-per-month (driving an average of 400Km per day). BYD?s all-electric Taxis are expected to help Shenzhen avoid about 133 lbs (or 60.4Kg) of carbon-dioxide pollution per day per Taxi. This is an equivalent of 2,425,060 lbs (or 1.1M kg) of carbon-dioxide pollution saved by this fleet in the first year.

BYD electric Taxi in Shenzhen (Photo: Business Wire)

The most important finding in the e6 fleet testing was that there has been no noticeable energy drop ? both driving range and battery performance has been stable in rapid-charging conditions over the 1.73M miles tested ? a breakthrough in EV rapid-charging. BYD has been challenged by the media about its claims of long-range electric vehicles and superior battery longevity in rapid-charging regimes since launching its first dual-mode, electric and plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles in December 2008. With the results of the e6 fleet, which was continuously rapid charged in 20- 30 minutes, BYD now has a proven track record for its Iron-Phosphate battery technology. The data is there to show vehicle charging efficiencies, consumption efficiencies, and EV ranges over time-- all with rapid-charging regimes.

BYD also reported on its F3DM fleet which BYD launched in its first US tests at the Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA). The F3DM can travel over 40 miles all-electric but can be engaged to act as a Hybrid-Electric (HEV) to extend its range up to 300 miles. The HACLA fleet has now accumulated ~10,430 miles all-electric and 14,430 total miles (4,000 fuel-driven miles when extended range was necessary). The fleet is achieving an equivalent of 88 mpg and BYD estimates the per-car-savings---even netting out EV charging and electricity costs-- is ~70%. BYD?s dual-mode cars are expected to save HACLA about 37 lbs of carbon-dioxide per-day-per-auto when driven to the EV range.

In China, BYD launched an all-electric bus fleet with the eBUS-12 (click for video link) in Shenzhen and Changsha, China in January 2011. These fleets have already accumulated 28,802 all-electric miles (46,380 Km) while undergoing a 3-hour-charge of the 324 Kwh FE battery. An example of the per-eBUS-savings for Shenzhen?s Bus Line 202 (driving only 200Km per day) is about $2833 monthly per eBUS. 300 more buses will be delivered to Shenzhen in August of this year. BYD?s all-electric eBUSes save about 708 lbs (or 322Kg) in carbon-dioxide emissions per eBUS per day.

In total, BYD EVs have accumulated over 1.769 million all-electric miles and have seen no diminished range or capacity due to rapid-charging. BYD vehicles are estimated to have already saved $360,000 in fuel costs and over 2.776 million lbs of carbon-dioxide. BYD launched consumer sales of the F3DM in September 2010 and anticipates very good demand for the BYD e6 and all electric vehicles in China, fueled in part by government incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles. "Consumers that purchase pure electric vehicles will also enjoy the special privilege of "license-plate-lottery-free, no traffic restrictions and tax-free exemptions (paid by the government)." (LINK: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/98649/7344880.html)

About BYD

BYD is ranked #1 at the top of Bloomberg?s and BusinessWeek's 2009 Tech 100 List (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100520006751/en/BYD-Tops-Bloomberg-Businessweek%E2%80%99s-12th-Annual-Tech) and is the leading manufacturer of advanced, environmentally-friendly battery technologies like the BYD?s Iron Phosphate battery. BYD?s solar panels and LED lighting systems have TUV/CE and UL listings, and the company enjoys rapid growth in consumer electronics space and automobile manufacturing under its BYD brand. With investments from Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings, today, BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese automotive and green energy technology manufacturer. The Company trades on the Hong Kong exchange (HKE) under the ticker numbers (HK.0285 ? BYD Electronics) and (HK.1211 ? BYD Company Ltd). For more information, visit www.bydit.com or email pr@byd.com.

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Ulysses Diversified Holdings Corporation Announces Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure for ...

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulysses Diversified Holdings Corporation (PINKSHEETS:UDHC.pk - News) announced today they have received the contract to install electric car charging stations throughout the Chicago area. This project is among the first and largest of its kind in the United States and Chicago is an ideal area to utilize electric vehicles considering almost 90 percent of all area commutes are less than 40 miles. Most fully electric cars can go up to 100 miles on a full charge. The charging stations will be able to fully charge an electric vehicle in a little under 30 minutes and there are even plans for some solar charging stations.

Through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, the City of Chicago awarded a $1.9 million contract to the California firm to install and maintain 280 electric vehicle charging stations in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs by the end of 2011. 350Green will install, own and operate 73 charging locations. The stations will be located at O’Hare and Midway airports, at grocery stores, national retail chains, on tollway plazas and in parking garages. The total project will cost $8.77 million, which 350Green will provide up-front. It will later be reimbursed $1.9 million from grant funds.

“This project will encourage greater use of electric vehicles in one of the most heavily traveled cities in the country. We know there are a dozen electric vehicles scheduled for the Chicago market within the next 12 months and we think it is exceptionally prudent that we have the needed infrastructure for what we know is coming,” said Jean Howe, President and Chief Executive Officer. “With new government incentives and the soaring fuel prices electric vehicle use will become more apparent and we are helping facilitate the U.S. transition to gas free vehicles.”

This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the company as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

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