Electric Vehicle Charging Services Arrive at Oakland International Airport as Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network Expansion ...

Press Release Source: Coulomb Technologies, Inc. On Wednesday May 18, 2011, 10:15 am EDT

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 ChargePointR 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.

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 3800 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 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 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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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.

Greencastle, IN (PRWEB) May 18, 2011

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)????

Download this press release at – http://www.eta-i.org/pr/EVpr.pdf.

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RMD Technologies, Inc. Nominated for 2011 Innovative Product Award at the International Electronics Recycling ...

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SAN MARCOS, Calif., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RMD Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RMDT), is pleased to announce that the Company has been officially nominated for the 2011 Innovative Product Award for its revolutionary Utility Terrain Electric Vehicle at the 3rd International Electronics Recycling Conference in Las Vegas.

The International Electronics Recycling Conference & Expo (I.E.R.C.E.) is a networking and learning platform for electronics manufacturers, recyclers and all stakeholders involved in the multi-billion dollar electronic waste (e-waste) management industry. Among the numerous opportunities and activities, the I.E.R.C.E. features an award ceremony where industry leaders and environmentally responsible organizations are recognized for their sustainability initiatives. Other Conference highlights include:

Participation by leading electronic recycling organizations and executives. Networking & business development opportunities. An exhibition showcasing the best products and services within the e-waste management sector. Educational panel discussions and presentations by Industry leaders.

The International Electronics Recycling Conference & Expo is one of the leading electronics recycling events, uniting executives and innovators from all segments of the industry, including; Electronics Manufacturers, Resellers, Distributors, Recyclers, Scrap Brokers & Processors, Environmental groups and trade associations, Government Waste Officials & Policy makers, Information Technology Asset Managers, Precious Metal Refiners, and Private equity investors & Venture capital firms, and other valuable potential associates.

"We are honored that our technology is being recognized at this notable event. It's expected that this Conference and Expo will provide an excellent prospect for our unique UTE vehicle to get considerable exposure leading to potential business opportunities," stated Patrick Galliher, CEO of RMD Technologies, Inc.

RMD Technologies recently announced that the Company has retained the McGeary Law Firm to Bring Company to Current Reporting Status with OTCMarkets.com. The Company has received an order for the delivery of five of its revolutionary new Utility Terrain Electric (UTE) vehicles. The order has been placed by a Las Vegas company to operate as an hourly rental vehicle for tourists on the Las Vegas "Strip".

The Company's revolutionary new Utility Terrain Electric (UTE) vehicles are being manufactured with a robust 72 volt ADC Motor, controller and transaxle combination. The Utility Terrain Electric, "UTE", has been specifically designed for years of durable performance. The UTE is the first electric vehicle built using a high percentage of recycled materials, primarily recycled electronic waste. RMD Technologies continues to focus their resources on sourcing only the finest components available for its highly anticipated small electric vehicle.

About RMD Technologies, Inc.: RMD Technologies, Inc. is a California based business founded in 2001. Since inception, RMDT has provided electronics recycling services to businesses, state and federal agencies. In 2007 RMDT began the development of an alternative energy vehicle using a large percentage of materials recycled from electronic waste. The result is a small electric vehicle design that incorporates recycled materials, clean electric energy and solar power.

Forward-looking Statement: Notice: Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to those set forth in the company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Please Visit Our Website for More Information at: www.RMDT.com

For Investor Relations Contact: Patrick Galliher at (760-356-2039)

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International company to partner with KU for first electric vehicle charging station in Lawrence

Kansas University has forged a partnership with an international energy management company to bring the first electric vehicle charging station to Lawrence.

This spring, architectural students are building a facility that will house the Center for Design Research on KU’s West Campus at the Chamney Farm property. The facility will focus on developing innovative green technology, including solar energy, wind turbines and an electric vehicle charging station.

KU has decided to partner with Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, according to the company’s website.

“It is significant for the state and the electric-vehicle industry,” said Greg Thomas, a KU design professor with the Center for Design Research.

Before selecting Schneider, KU developed a matrix to evaluate companies in the energy-management industry. They were particularly impressed with the company’s electric charger, Thomas said.

The charging station, which will look like a gasoline pump, will have two cords so two vehicles will be charged at the same time. One of those chords will be able to fully power a car much faster than the eight hours it typically takes, Thomas said.

Along with boosting the electric-car market by providing a place for owners to charge vehicles, the charging station will allow for KU to research how to store energy and possibly sell it back to energy companies.

Schneider also will provide an energy management system that will integrate how much energy the wind turbines and solar panels are producing and how much energy is being used. The center will have someone from KU’s Information and Telecommunication Technology Center working to make sure all the different energy sources can communicate with one another.

The building will also be outfitted with Westar’s smart meter, which will connect to the smart grid and give detailed information on energy usage.

Thomas hopes that the partnership with Schneider will encourage other companies to team up with KU for green technology research.

“It’s nice to have them as a pace car,” Thomas said of Schneider.

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