More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Tucson

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) -?Charging up those electric vehicles is getting even more convenient.

Electric-vehicle charging stations are being installed in the parking lots at eight Pima County libraries this summer. The project is among the county's efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels, provide better air quality and encourage clean technology.

The 16 stations - two to a library – are located in high-traffic areas, mostly in central Tucson and on the city's East Side. They'll be ready for use by electric car operators in early September.

Here is the list of locations getting electric charging stations:

Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library, 4350 E. 22nd St.Himmel Park Branch Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave.Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde RoadMartha Cooper Branch Library, 1377 N. Catalina AvenueNanini Branch Library, 7300 N. Shannon RoadWoods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. First Ave.Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road

The sites for the charging stations were chosen as part of ECOtality's Micro-Climate planning process, in collaboration with Pima County, Pima Association of Governments and the Tucson EV Project Advisory Team. ECOtality, Inc. is the San Francisco-based for-profit manager of EV Project.

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Boulder Installing Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Boulder is installing public electric vehicle charging stations to help cut down on pollution. The two stations are being installed in the South Boulder Recreation Center parking lot. On Monday, the stations will be switched on and made available for drivers of plug-in cars to rent for $1 per hour. According to the Boulder Daily Camera, the city expects to have 40 charging stations installed across town by next year. Some of the planned station locations include the Boulder Public Library, the Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder County Courthouse, the Boulder Municipal Building and city-owned parking garages downtown. Half of the stations will service city-owned vehicles, while the other half will be available to the public to charge personal vehicles. Read more in the Boulder Daily Camera. The following are comments from our users. Opinions expressed are neither created nor endorsed by TheDenverChannel.com. By posting a comment you agree to accept our Terms of Use. Comments are moderated by the community. To report an offensive or otherwise inappropriate comment, click the "Flag" link that appears beneath that comment. Comments that are flagged by a set number of users will be automatically removed.

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Car charging plan unveiled

Driving into the parking lot at Devonshire Mall to charge up your electric car could soon become a reality under an Ontario government plan to spend $80 million to help build electric vehicle charging stations across the province.

"We want to make it convenient and realistic and possible for families to consider an electric car as a real and viable option," said Premier Dalton McGuinty as he outlined details of the plan in Markham on Tuesday. The province will provide seed money to proposals to install and test electric vehicle charging stations from the public and private sector.

According to McGuinty, an electric vehicle is a cost-effective alternative to gas-powered cars. "Investing in charging stations to help Ontarians choose electric and save money; $70 for gas fill-up; $7 for electricity," the premier tweeted following the announcement.

Ontario's plan to spur the prevalence of electric car charging stations would be a boost to the electric vehicle industry as well as the Windsor area's fledgling green sector, industry spokesmen said.

"We would love to get involved in providing solar powered car ports with charging stations in every main parking area," said Klaus Dohring, president of Green Sun Rising Inc. "In a few years, we'll have thousands of electric vehicles," said Dohring, whose Kildare Road company manufactures solar powered car ports housing charging stations. "When you consider how many parking lots we have, it will be much easier to charge the vehicle where the vehicle is parked during the day."

The latest incentive offered by the province would have a "significant impact" on an industry which currently employees about 1,200 in the region, added Dohring.

"Ten years ago in Germany, there was hardly any solar industry," he said. "Today, the solar industry in Germany employs about 200,000 people."

Renewable energy as an industry can become larger than the global automotive industry, he added. "It is clear that our transportation sector is moving toward electrification. It is smart to embrace clean transportation and develop the infrastructure for that."

Ontario already offers consumers incentives ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 to purchase electric cars.

Virtually every major automaker is in the process of launching plug-in electric or hybrid vehicles. Chrysler Group, for example, plans to introduce an electric Fiat 500 late next year.

"Electrification is just one technology that will help Chrysler Group contribute to meeting the new fuel economy standards as well as lower our carbon footprint," said LouAnn Gosselin, spokeswoman for Chrysler Canada. "Market acceptance of electric vehicles and bringing the cost of electrification to an acceptable level to the consumer will be key."

Lawrence Musyj, director of conservation and energy management at Enwin Utilities, said the announcement could prompt municipalities as well as retailers and other private employers to begin installing charging stations on their properties.

"This announcement is great as far as indicating to the public that electric vehicles are coming and that it's time to start considering getting infrastructure," said Musyj. He said it won't be long before electric vehicles, such as General Motors' Chevy Volt, will cross the border.

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Piscataway business lands electric vehicle charging station

PISCATAWAY — Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, unveiled one of the first commercial electric vehicle charging stations in Central Jersey at the IEEE Operations Center in Piscataway during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

The Leviton Evr-GreenLevel 2 Commercial Charging Station, donated by Graybar, provides IEEE employees who own electric vehicles a convenient location to recharge for free while at work. IEEE is the world?s largest technical professional association advancing technology for humanity, with 400,000 members worldwide.

?Leviton?s relationship with IEEE is a major step in the right direction to help promote the further adoption and expansion of electric vehicle usage,? said Mike Mattei, vice president and general manager for Leviton?s Commercial and Industrial Division. ?At Leviton, we aim to create commercial electric power delivery solutions that are easy to use, and the Evr-Green electric vehicle charging products continue that tradition.?

Designed to meet the needs of customers and employees at organizations such as IEEE, Leviton?s Evr-Green Commercial Charging Stations are easy to use and highly reliable. Power is delivered through a single output that provides 7.2kW Level 2 charging, which is delivered via a standard SAE J1772 connector and 18-foot cable.

Running through the ChargePoint network, the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in the world, the stations provide 24/7 driver support through a toll-free number, real-time reporting of station activity, station monitoring and access restriction to ensure only IEEE employees utilize the equipment.

To access the station, employees use a ChargePass Card or call ChargePoint?s toll-free customer service number located on the charging station?s screen. Using the ChargePass Card to establish access ensures IEEE?s charging station is only available for authorized employees.

IEEE, the world?s largest technical professional association, is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas, ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. Learn more at www.ieee.org.

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Boulder installs first public electric vehicle charging stations

Boulder is banking on a future in which drivers hit the roads in zero-emission electric vehicles.

On Wednesday, the city began catering to that vision with the installation of the first two public electric vehicle charging stations.

At a total cost of $31,000, the stations were installed at the South Boulder Recreation Center parking lot. On Monday, the stations will be switched on and made available for drivers of plug-in cars to rent for $1 per hour.

The stations will cost the city about 90 cents per hour to operate, but because the city can't legally re-sell electricity, it will instead charge a $1 "service fee" to rent a radio frequency card that operates one of the stations.

"(Recreation center users) can just come up to the service desk there and request a card," said Joe Castro, Boulder's facility and fleet manager.

Castro said the two stations have the ability to charge up to four vehicles at the same time, and include both 240-volt and 110-volt hookups.

By June 2012, Castro said he expects to have 40 charging stations installed throughout Boulder. Some of the planned station locations include the Boulder Public Library, the Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder County Courthouse, the Boulder Municipal Building and city-owned parking garages downtown.

Half of the stations will service city-owned vehicles, while the other half will be available to the public to charge personal vehicles.

Each station costs about $3,500 for the charger and about $12,000 for electrical hookups.

Boulder is paying for the equipment though a $500,000 federal grant that was secured with the help of U.S. Rep. Jared Polis. The Boulder Democrat is scheduled to appear at the South Boulder Recreation Center on Monday to christen the first charging stations.

It's still not clear how widely used the stations will be for the first few years, as the rollout of plug-in electric vehicles continues to be slow.

Nationwide, there are an estimated 3,000 electric vehicles on the roads. But Castro said he thinks the number of plug-ins in Boulder will begin to increase soon.

"The anticipation now is that in 2012, there will be 100 to 300 EV vehicles in the Boulder area," he said.

Boulder has been working with Ford to make its electric vehicles available at area dealerships.

To help entice customers to buy one of the forthcoming Ford Focus Electric vehicles, the automaker announced Wednesday that it would begin partnering with SunPower to offer consumers high-efficiency rooftop solar systems to offset all of the energy used to charge a Focus.

The companies will offer the systems at a cost of less than $10,000, after federal tax credits. Local rebates may bring the cost of the 2.5-kilowatt system even lower.

Mike Tinskey, Ford's manager of sustainability activities, said the program is sure to appeal to customers in Boulder -- which accounts for about 21 percent of all solar systems installed through Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards program.

"This is going to be a great product because EV customers have been asking us for a green solution," he said.

He said the Boulder market should begin to see more Ford electric vehicles available in showrooms by early 2012.

Seth Masia, deputy editor of Solar Today magazine, said he thinks that car dealers will eventually figure out that loans for cars and solar charging systems can be packaged together.

"I think you'll see mechanisms like that emerging," he said.

In addition to Ford's new lineup of electric models, Toyota plans to release the Toyota RAV4 EV in 2012. The RAV4 will run on a lithium-ion battery pack and is expected to run 100 miles on a single charge.

The 2012 Nissan LEAF has a range of 100 miles per charge and can go 90 mph on the freeway.

General Motors, meanwhile, has increased production on its 2012 Chevy Volt.

Contact Camera Staff Writer Heath Urie at 303-473-1328 or urieh@dailycamera.com.

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Leviton Selected by Toyota as a Provider of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, announced today that it has been named by Toyota as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solutions provider. As an approved vendor, Leviton will provide EVSE to both consumers and dealerships for Toyota's Prius Plug-In Hybrid and RAV4 EV models coming to market in 2012.

The custom Toyota electric vehicle charger, built off of Leviton's existing EVSE line of products, gives Toyota customers a safe and reliable solution when charging their Prius Plug-In Hybrid or RAV4 EV.

"Toyota and Leviton are two companies that share a core set of values that focus on safety, customer service and the vision to build a sustainable future by offering a portfolio of green solutions," said Michael Mattei, Vice President and General Manager for Leviton's Commercial and Industrial Business Unit. "Leviton is committed to providing an industry-leading portfolio of EV charging solutions, designed and developed in the United States, for residential consumers, automakers and electrical industry professionals."

"Through our relationship with Leviton, customers will have access to a full service EVSE provider that supplies a high level of customer service along with products that integrate easily into their homes and complement Toyota's plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle offerings," said Rick LoFaso, Toyota Corporate Manager, Marketing for Passenger Cars.

Toyota's electric vehicle charger complies with all industry standards, including the current National Electrical CodeR. Assembled in the United States, they have been specifically developed to meet stringent automotive quality, product development and testing requirements and are compatible with all major automakers' vehicles (SAE J1772TM compliant).

About Leviton

Leviton Manufacturing Company is the largest privately held global provider of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20th century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of 10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. To request more information about Leviton's Evr-Green portfolio, please visit www.leviton.com.

About Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of nearly 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers which sold more than 1.76 million vehicles in 2010. Toyota directly employs nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com, www.lexus.com, www.scion.com or www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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Powering up: Lujack's installs electric vehicle charging station

Jennifer DeWitt The Quad-City Times | Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:06 pm |

Lujack Chevy became the first area Chevrolet dealer and Quad-City dealership to install an Electric Vehicle, or EV, charging station — a move that is firing up local leaders interested in seeing the technology expand across the Quad-Cities.

Under the glare of media cameras Thursday, Darrin Plett, a journeyman electrician with Davenport Electric Contract Co., installed a Level 2 EV charger inside the service department of Lujack Chevy.

“This is what it would look like in your garage,” Gwen Tombergs, Lujack’s marketing director, said during a news conference at the Davenport dealership. “As you can see, it takes 10 minutes to install once electric is run.”

Tombergs said the station was installed in anticipation of the arrival of the new Chevy Volt, which is expected to be on Lujack’s lots in the next couple months. The dealer also will sell the Nissan Leaf, but she said its arrival “is farther down the line.”

“Of course, we’ll have to charge our own cars, but this is also for the public’s use,” she said of the new charging station. “If you’re in town and you need to charge your car, you could come up here and charge it.”

The SPX EL-50580 Voltec charging station supplies electric energy for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid (electric-gas vehicles), semi-static and mobile electrical units. Tombergs said an average charge with a Level 2 EV charger takes about four hours. “(A charger) also comes with the car, but with those it takes about 10 hours to charge.”

The charging station was hailed by the Quad-City chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, or NECA, which partnered with Lujack’s to advance the charging infrastructure. “We are excited to help lay the groundwork and facilitate bringing this technology to the Quad-City area,” said Steve Chesley, the chapter’s executive manager. “We’re just trying to get the Quad-Cities to look to the future. So many cities just sit and wait and see what other cities are doing first.”

Chesley said the Chevy Volt is the first major EV car to be hitting the market, but all the major manufacturers are expected to launch their own models by the end of 2012.

With more electric cars being introduced, the high price of gasoline and government incentives available for EV car buyers, Chesley said “This is going to be a very viable market.”

Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba also hopes to see EV charging stations installed across downtown Davenport, although plans to do so have not been finalized. “We’re a green city and we’re going to build upon that,” he said.

Among the ideas he and other city officials have been discussing informally is to install charging stations to create a revenue stream to replace the income lost when the city removed its downtown parking meters earlier this year. With the new revenue, he said “we could use it to pay off some of the bonds on the parking ramps.”

Gluba said he also is looking into the possibility of installing wind turbines along the riverfront to generate electricity to power the charging stations. “That’s the idea, whether it’s going to happen I don’t know. But my prediction is by 2015 you’re going to see a lot of electric cars around town and they’re going to need to be charged somewhere.”

Molly Arp Newell, president of EnviroNet, a Davenport environmental consulting firm, said the firm has been hired by Delta Institute to identify locations in the Quad-Cities that could be used as EV charging demonstration sites. “We’d like it to be on a brownfield site,” she said, adding that EnviroNet is looking at areas near where the public now gathers for a two- to three-hour period. “Having locations to plug the vehicles in is the key.”

She said the research is creating the groundwork for obtaining future grant funding.

Meanwhile, Chesley said NECA has been working with its contractor members for more than a year so they are prepared to install the new technology. He said about five local contractors are certified to install the chargers and even more are in the approval process.

Plett, the electrician, said an average home will be able to accommodate the power needed for an in-house EV charging station. “It draws about half (the electricity) of a dryer or an average air conditioning unit.”

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Manufacturing Industry in China and Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market Reports Now available at ...

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Aug. 4, 2011) - Reportstack (http://www.reportstack.com) provider of premium market research reports announces the addition of China Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 and Manufacturing Industry in China 2010-2014 to their offering. These strategic reports add to Reportstack's growing portfolio of China Market Research.

The China Manufacturing industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7 percent over the 2010-2014 period. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the open economic policy of the Chinese Government. The Manufacturing industry in China has also been witnessing an increased focus on infrastructure, championed by the Government. However, competition from other lower cost destinations, such as India, could be a challenge to the growth of this market.

Key industries dominating this market space include Iron & Steel, Automobile, Consumer Appliances, and Computer Hardware, Telecom Equipment & Mobile Manufacturing.

The China Manufacturing Industry report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on China and covers the overall Manufacturing industry in the region.

The Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 153.2 percent over the period of 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is scarcity of oil reserves in China. The Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station has also been witnessing government initiative to build the infrastructure required for Electric Vehicles. However, lack of standards and infrastructure could hinder the growth of this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Nari, XJ Electric, Rongxin Power Electronic, and Henan Senyuan Electric.

The China Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Chinese market; it covers the Electric Vehicle Charging Station market landscape and its growth prospects.

Key questions answered in these reports:

What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?

What key trends is this market subject to?

What is driving this market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key vendors in this market space?

What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

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Leviton Supplies One of the First Commercial Electric Car Charging Stations in New Jersey at the IEEE Operations ...

Press Release Source: Leviton On Friday August 12, 2011, 1:33 pm EDT

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, unveiled one of the first commercial electric vehicle charging stations in central New Jersey at the IEEE operations center in Piscataway during a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier today. The Leviton Evr-Green? Level 2 Commercial Charging Station, donated by Graybar, provides IEEE employees who own electric vehicles a convenient location to recharge for free while at work. IEEE is the world's largest technical professional association advancing technology for humanity, with 400,000 members worldwide.

"Leviton's relationship with IEEE is a major step in the right direction to help promote the further adoption and expansion of electric vehicle usage," explained Mike Mattei, Vice President and General Manager for Leviton's Commercial and Industrial Division. "At Leviton, we aim to create commercial electric power delivery solutions that are easy-to-use, and the Evr-Green electric vehicle charging products continue that tradition."

Designed to meet the needs of customers and employees at organizations such as IEEE, Leviton's Evr-Green Commercial Charging Stations are easy to use and highly reliable. Power is delivered through a single output that provides 7.2kW (208/ 240 V @ 30 A) Level 2 charging which is delivered via a standard SAE J1772? connector and 18-foot cable.

Running through the ChargePoint network, the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in the world, Leviton's Evr-Green Commercial Charging Stations provide 24/7 driver support through a toll-free number, real-time reporting of station activity, station monitoring and access restriction to ensure only IEEE employees utilize the equipment. To access the station, employees use a ChargePass? Card or call ChargePoint's toll-free customer service number located on the charging station's screen. Using the ChargePass Card to establish access ensures IEEE's charging station is only available for authorized employees.

Leviton's Evr-Green Commercial Charging Stations are available for immediate delivery from Graybar, a leading distributor of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products and related services. The Evr-Green charging stations are listed to UL 2594, and comply with all industry standards, including the current National Electrical CodeR. They have been specifically developed to meet stringent automotive quality, product development and testing requirements.

About Leviton

Leviton Manufacturing Company is one of the largest privately held global providers of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20th century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today, Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of 10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. To request more information about Leviton's Evr-Green portfolio, please visit www.leviton.com.

About IEEE

IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association, is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. ?Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. ?Learn more at http://www.ieee.org.

About Graybar

Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of nearly 240 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.

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EBSCO Publishing to Provide Employees with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Strong Commitment to Environment Leads Ipswich, Massachusetts Company to Invest in Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Ipswich, MA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

Employees at EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) in Ipswich, Massachusetts wondering whether to invest in an electric car have a new incentive. EBSCO has installed two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the company’s downtown headquarters—the very first commercial-grade charging stations in Ipswich.

The charging stations will allow employees driving plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all-battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to recharge while at work. EBSCO Publishing President Tim Collins says if this encourages an employee to buy an electric car then it was worth the effort. “We want to make it as easy as possible to consider buying a car that has a smaller carbon footprint. If someone is on the fence about going electric, I hope that the prospect of being able to ‘top off’ the charge while at work will provide that extra impetus to making a more responsible buying decision.” Collins will be leading by example as he is in the process of buying an electric vehicle.

As a company that prides itself on its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, EBSCO has undertaken a number of green projects. EBSCO has two large photovoltaic solar electric arrays that help defray the energy output in two of its four downtown Ipswich buildings and a solar array that powers a hot water heater designated for its employee dining facility. The company takes advantage of its location next to the Ipswich commuter rail station by reimbursing the commuting costs of employees who take the train to and from work, and EBSCO has been providing its field sales teams with hybrid vehicles since 2007. EBSCO employs more than 850 people at its downtown campus.

Voltrek, an Andover, Massachusetts woman-owned company, oversaw the complete project to add two charging stations to the EBSCO campus. Voltrek is a national provider of turnkey solutions for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Voltrek Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kathleen Rosen, says EBSCO’s installation is one of only a few private installations in Massachusetts. “There are a number of cities and towns looking to add these stations but to have a private company install two stations for its employees is a real testament to EBSCO’s commitment to environmental conservation and to its employees.”

There is currently a program from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources that will increase the number of charging stations in municipalities throughout the state. Salem is one of the communities slated to receive a charging station in November through the state grant.

About EBSCO Publishing

EBSCO Publishing is the producer of EBSCOhostR, the world’s premier for-fee online research service, including full-text databases, subject indexes, point-of-care medical reference, historical digital archives, and eBooks. The company provides more than 350 databases and nearly 300,000 eBooks. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals and magazines from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). EBSCO is also the provider of EBSCO Discovery Service? (EDS), which provides each institution with a fast, single search box for its entire collection, offering deeper indexing and more full-text searching of journals and magazines than any other discovery service (http://www.ebscohost.com/discovery). For more information, visit the EBSCO Publishing Web site at: http://www.ebscohost.com, or contact: information(at)ebscohost(dot)com. EBSCO Publishing is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.

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Electric-vehicle charging stations being built at 8 Tucson-area libraries

Electric vehicle charging stations will be ready for use next month at eight Pima County libraries, officials said today.

The charging stations are being installed this summer in parking lots, two per library. They’re being placed in high-traffic areas, mostly in the central part of Tucson and on the east side.

The stations are intended to be supplemental charging facilities, meant for recharging electric vehicles whose owners had previously charged them at their homes.

County officials say this project will help reduce the use of fossil fuels, provide better air quality and encourage clean technology.

Pima County is one of 16 metro areas around the country getting these charging stations under a federal grant. The project is financed by the U.S. Department of Energy stimulus grant of $114.8 million, from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants are matched by private investment, bringing the total value of the national project to approximately $230 million.

ECOtality, Inc. is the San Francisco-based for-profit manager of the charging station installation project.

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Research and Markets: Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 - Government Initiatives Biggest ...

Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Wednesday June 22, 2011, 5:05 am EDT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ffc178/chinese_electric_v) has announced the addition of the "Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014" report to their offering.

Research conducted by Technavio reveals, that the Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station market is expected to grow rapidly. The report, which focuses exclusively on China indicates, that the market is currently driven by the various green initiatives under taken by the government to promote the use of electric vehicles.

China, the largest automobile market in the world, has been witnessing increased pollution. As a result, the government has been promoting electric vehicles by providing grants and subsidies. This in turn has been driving the growth of electric vehicle charging stations, reports Technavio analyst.

In spite of the need, the lack of standards and infrastructure hinder the growth of this market. However, the scarcity of oil reserves is another factor that will drive growth in this market.

The Electric Vehicle Charging Station market is marked by several energy companies entering the charging station segment. This makes the study an important one for companies to fully understand the potential in the market and formulate its own strategy.

The report, Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014, is based on an extensive research from inputs by industry experts, vendors and end-users. It examines the factors- including the key trends, drivers and challenges, impacting the evolution of this market. Further, it contains an in-depth understanding of the key vendors including their SWOT analysis. Companies mentioned in this report include: NARI, XJ Electric, Rongxin Power Electronic and Henan Senyuan Electric.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station market to grow at a CAGR of 153.2 percent over the period of 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is scarcity of oil reserves in China. The Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station has also been witnessing government initiative to build the infrastructure required for Electric Vehicles. However, lack of standards and infrastructure could hinder the growth of this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Nari, XJ Electric, Rongxin Power Electronic, and Henan Senyuan Electric.

TechNavio's Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Chinese market; it covers the Electric Vehicle Charging Station market landscape and its growth prospects.

Key questions answered in this report: What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow? What key trends is this market subject to? What is driving this market? What are the challenges to market growth? Who are the key vendors in this market space? What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

Companies Mentioned:

NARI Sinopec XJ Electric China Southern Power Grid Co

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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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Electric Vehicle Charging Ecosystem Presents Opportunities

Press Release Source: Ernst & Young On Tuesday June 14, 2011, 8:01 am EDT

LONDON, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The electric vehicle (EV) charging environment represents a diverse set of market opportunities, although significant risks remain, according to new report, Beyond the plug: finding value in the emerging electric vehicle charging ecosystem, released today by Ernst & Young.

The research analyzed 143 companies in the EV charging ecosystem and, from this analysis, identified five emerging business strategies offering distinct value propositions in the future EV charging market. These business strategies are at different levels of complexity within the EV value chain and consequently, bring different risks and rewards to the participants, as analyzed in the report.

Jean-Francois Tremblay, Ernst & Young Advanced Powertrain Team Leader says: "The rise of EVs will stimulate the development of a vast amount of new infrastructure, particularly charging stations, and will provide the platform for innovative services and business models. Although the deployment of this infrastructure undoubtedly represents a market opportunity, commercial viability of the charging infrastructure and support services industry is vital to a sustainable EV market."

The current state

The charging infrastructure necessary to stimulate widespread adoption of EVs in the marketplace remains to be built. Governments, for example those in Germany, China and the United States, are increasingly making funds available for the development of charging infrastructure. The 36-month "EV Project" in the United Sates is one of the largest initiatives to date supporting vehicle electrification and charging infrastructure. A European Commission ?"Green eMotion" project, is working with 42 partners from industry, the energy sector, EV manufacturers, municipalities, universities and research institutions, to develop a commonly accepted framework consisting of interoperable and scalable technical solutions in connection with a sustainable business platform.

Risks remain

Although opportunities are evident, the report also identifies a number of risks. A key risk is that, while most companies advertise that they offer solutions for a wide range of customers – from utilities to car rentals, to hotels and home users – many lack a differentiated solution raising questions about the sustainability of competitive advantage and convincing revenue models.

It is also apparent that, while being a fast-mover is critical, this does not necessarily secure market share. For instance, manufacturing charging hardware will rapidly become a high-volume, low-margin business. In addition, several players have not considered the role vehicle manufacturers and energy utilities will play in this emerging ecosystem, and until these two central stakeholders decide where they want to sit, a stable value chain is unlikely to emerge.

Jeff Henning, Ernst & Young Global Automotive Markets Leader comments: "Government and industry players both see scale and interoperability as a key to a successful roll out. However, to implement an appropriate EV charging infrastructure does not necessarily mean mandating an outlet at every street corner. It means creating an industry where the economics are profitable and self-sustaining to justify the investment as the market develops."

Looking forward

Henning concludes, "The growth of the EV charging infrastructure is set to be an exciting chapter in the vehicle electrification process. We're committed to analyzing the transformation as the market evolves and supporting our clients as they assess the risks and rewards."

Insights from Beyond the plug will be a part of the dialogue at Ernst & Young's 2011 Global Cleantech Ignition Sessions, a series of executive roundtables hosted by the firm's Global Automotive and Global Cleantech Centers that focus on the actions necessary to accelerate a broad adoption of EVs. The US event takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Electric vehicle charging comes to Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH – Electric car owners welcomed the opening of two charging stations in downtown, the first open to the public in the city.

City officials and drivers from around Orange County attended a ribbon cutting for the charging stations Tuesday afternoon. Managed by ChargePoint America, a program that connects charging stations with a wireless network, the city paid $21,500 with $15,000 coming from a U.S. Department of Energy grant.

Tesla owner Andrew Castellano fuels up at the ChargePoint charging station with Michael Jones, whose company Coulomb Technologies manufactures the stations.CLAUDIA KOERNER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

"It meets with our value system in terms of the environment," Mayor Toni Iseman said. "It was the right thing to do, especially with the split."

Parking and charging at the two spaces in the lot at Forest Avenue and Laguna Canyon Road will be free until at least September, though time will be limited to four hours.

"Then we're going to take a look at the data and how we move forward," said Will Holoman, a senior water-quality analyst with the city who coordinated the project.

The stations are the first in Laguna Beach, and Holoman said depending on use, the city could add more.

"It's the beginning of a new era," he said.

Locals who drive electric likely will stick to their home charging stations, but Laguna Beach resident and Tesla owner Andrew Castellano said he's happy to see infrastructure growing.

"Someday I'd love to take the car to San Francisco or take a longer road trip. Having the charging stations would make a huge difference," he said.

Matt Walton of Moorpark in Venture County brought his electric Mini Cooper to Laguna Beach. Using ChargePoint's smartphone application, he could check the status of the charging stations before leaving home.

"I drove down here knowing I could come down and charge," he said.

For Steven Kettner of Irvine, the new charging station will make his family more likely to spend time in Laguna Beach.

"If I'm low on charge, I can still come down here and not have to worry about getting home," he said.

Charging stations have long been in Costa Mesa and Anaheim. Seal Beach took out its old charging stations in 2005 because of lack of use, but with more electric cars now on the road, officials there voted in January to reinstall two stations and add another. Linda Nicholes, a longtime member of advocacy group Plug In America, said south Orange County has historically not been as accessible to electric vehicle drivers.

"This part of the county just has been vacant when it comes to charging infrastructure," she said.

About 10 electric car owners brought out their vehicles Tuesday to try out the new Laguna Beach stations.

"It's really fantastic to see this and just to emphasize how much we need infrastructure," said Michael Jones of Coulomb Technologies, which manufactures charging stations for ChargePoint.

The company is working with $37 million from the Department of Energy to build 5,000 charging stations around the country.

"At the end of the day, this is about building an industry," he said. "It's local. It's sustainable."

Contact the writer: ckoerner@ocregister.com or 949-454-7309

 Tesla owner Andrew Castellano fuels up at the ChargePoint charging station with Michael Jones, whose company Coulomb Technologies manufactures the stations.CLAUDIA KOERNER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

LAGUNA BEACH – Electric car owners welcomed the opening of two charging stations in downtown, the first open to the public in the city.

City officials and drivers from around Orange County attended a ribbon cutting for the charging stations Tuesday afternoon. Managed by ChargePoint America, a program that connects charging stations with a wireless network, the city paid $21,500 with $15,000 coming from a U.S. Department of Energy grant.

"It meets with our value system in terms of the environment," Mayor Toni Iseman said. "It was the right thing to do, especially with the split."

LAGUNA BEACH – Electric car owners welcomed the opening of two charging stations in downtown, the first open to the public in the city.

City officials and drivers from around Orange County attended a ribbon cutting for the charging stations Tuesday afternoon. Managed by ChargePoint America, a program that connects charging stations with a wireless network, the city paid $21,500 with $15,000 coming from a U.S. Department of Energy grant.

"It meets with our value system in terms of the environment," Mayor Toni Iseman said. "It was the right thing to do, especially with the split."

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AAA Presents Electric Vehicle Mobile Charging Unit to Electric Drive Transportation Association

America's largest motor club demonstrates leadership in electric vehicle industry with announcement of nation's first ready-for-deployment mobile EV charging solution

ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, the nation's largest motor club, presented to the membership of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today that it has a fully functioning electric vehicle mobile charging unit ready to deploy into its roadside assistance operations.

The motor club announced it will unveil the latest addition to its fleet of roadside assistance vehicles at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition in Raleigh, N.C., July 18-21, and begin initial deployment in select cities across the country later this summer.

"For more than 100 years, AAA has been a leader in addressing the needs of the motoring public. Dating back to the early days of the automobile, AAA has kept the pulse of the ever-changing automotive industry, and that continues today as we ready AAA's emergency road service operations to address the emerging electric vehicle market," said John Nielsen, AAA National Director of Auto Repair, Buying Services and Consumer Information.

"AAA is proud to announce today to the membership of the EDTA that it is the first in the nation to have a full production level two and level three mobile charging unit that will be unveiled next month and deployed into the field to begin servicing AAA members later this summer," continued Nielsen.

AAA will announce details of its electric vehicle mobile charging unit as well as deployment plans next month at the official unveiling of the vehicles at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition in Raleigh, N.C., July 18-21.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 52 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.

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Vancouver unveils public electric vehicle charging station

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The Linc Group Installs First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Laguna Beach Climate Protection Initiative

{"s" : "abm","k" : "a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00","o" : "","j" : ""} Press Release Source: ABM Industries Incorporated On Wednesday June 22, 2011, 9:11 am EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Linc Group, an ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM - News) company, has installed the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in downtown Laguna Beach, California, an important element in the City’s wider effort to implement an array of climate protection measures. The EV charging stations are part of the ChargePoint America Program administered by the Department Of Energy, which provided a grant for the EV station equipment.

The EV charging stations were officially unveiled at a June 21 press event conducted by the Laguna Beach City Council. Representatives from The Linc Group attended the event.

The new charging stations will provide free charging services of up to four hours per electric vehicle per day. The stations managed by the ChargePointR Network are accessible to all EV drivers by making a call to the 24/7 number posted on each station, signing up for a ChargePass? smart card or paying by credit card.

The new stations are open to all drivers of plug-in electric vehicles. In addition to providing free charging for electric vehicles, the stations will also enable drivers to check the real-time status and location of unoccupied charging stations and track and report greenhouse gas and gasoline savings. Drivers can receive charging status notifications by SMS, email or smart phone (iPhone and Blackberry) applications.

The EV charging stations were manufactured by Coulomb Technologies, Inc.

“We are proud to be a part of this sustainability initiative in partnership with the City of Laguna Beach,” said Ken Sapp, vice president of Linc EnergyHub. “The Linc Group is strongly committed to providing superior, sustainable services to all of our clients across all of our service areas – including IT, electrical, lighting, controls and HVAC. We also are pleased to have the opportunity to work once again with Coulomb Technologies to help deliver leading sustainability solutions.”

About ABM Industries Incorporated

ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM - News), which operates through its subsidiaries (collectively "ABM"), is the leading provider of integrated facility services in the United States. With fiscal 2010 revenues of approximately $3.5 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, ABM provides commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services for thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients across the United States and various international locations. ABM's business services include ABM Janitorial Services, ABM Facility Services, ABM Engineering Services, Ampco System Parking and ABM Security Services. For more information visit www.abm.com.

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Vancouver rolls out electric vehicle charging stations

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SPX Home Charging Installation Survey Findings Shed Light on Households of Electric Vehicle Customers

{"s" : "spw","k" : "a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00","o" : "","j" : ""} Press Release Source: SPX Corporation On Tuesday June 14, 2011, 8:00 am EDT

NOVI, Mich., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The homes of most electric-vehicle buyers have the electrical foundation to support advanced charging, but they often require a custom solution installed by an expert to take advantage of this option, according to data collected by SPX Service Solutions.

SPX Service Solutions, a leader in global automotive diagnostics, has gathered data about potential owners of electric vehicles and their garages since November 2010, when it became the exclusive provider of turnkey home-charging installation services to owners of the new Chevrolet Volt.

SPX Service Solutions works with electric vehicle owners and interested buyers to prepare their garages for 240-volt charge stations, which can charge the vehicles in half the time required with a 120-volt charge station. To date, the company has surveyed about 2,000 potential owners in five U.S. markets where electric vehicles are currently rolling out: California, Michigan, Texas, and the New York and Washington, D.C. metro areas.

"After seven months of working with people acquiring electric vehicles, SPX has collected an extensive amount of valuable data on their needs," said Tanvir Arfi, President of SPX Service Solutions. "One key finding is that, for the most part, their homes are conducive to home-charging. Most respondents own their own homes, live in single-family dwellings, and have electrical systems that can support 240V charging. In addition, the types of garages and foundations in their homes vary considerably, indicating the need for highly flexible, custom charge station installations."

Arfi is presenting findings from SPX's electric vehicle home-charging survey during the Automotive News Green Car Conference taking place today in Novi, Mich. Some key findings from the survey include

98 percent of survey participants own their own home.63 percent live in single-family dwellings.99 percent of these homes have electrical systems equipped with circuit breakers, an important piece of infrastructure needed to support a 240V charge station.71 percent have space on their electrical service panel for additional breakers, allowing space to have a line for a charge station to be added.78 percent of respondents lack a 240V outlet or line near their parking location, which is essential for faster home charging.

Building foundations, garage types, and the location of electrical service panels create different charge station installation requirements. The survey indicates that 32 percent of participants have basements, 29 percent have crawl spaces and 36 percent slab foundations. Garage types also vary, with 47 percent of garages attached to the home, 7 percent detached, 13 percent carport or driveway, and 33 percent other types. The location of the main electrical service panel is also variable, with 32 percent in a basement, 29 percent in a garage, and 31 percent outside the home.

In addition to these findings, participants indicated that they usually want the charge station installed in a garage, but also want the flexibility of charging their vehicle in their driveway.

SPX conducts the detailed online survey to better prepare its network of 2,000 certified electricians for the specific type of electric vehicle home-charging installation required, and to simplify the process for EV owners and prospective buyers. SPX Service Solutions also offers its own SPX Power Xpress[TM] charge station for electric vehicles, a compact wall-mount unit that can be unplugged, moved, and installed in outdoor locations.

For more information about SPX's electric vehicle home charging service offerings, please visit http://www.homecharging.spx.com.

About SPX

SPX (NYSE:SPW - News) is a global Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing company. With headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., SPX has 15,500 employees in more than 35 countries worldwide. Visit www.spx.com. SPX Service Solutions is a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced diagnostic systems and service solutions for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their dealer networks, and retail and aftermarket channels. The business also provides consulting, strategy and technical information for vehicle servicing and maintenance, as well as for charging and the servicing of electric vehicles.

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