CarCharging Finalizes Agreement For The Operation, Maintenance of 27 Blink Charging Stations

Aug 26, 2014 03:12 PM EDT | Matt Mercuro

Car Charging Group has reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in Tennessee for the operation and maintenance of 27 Blink EV charging stations. 

These Blink Level II chargers were deployed in association with the U.S. U.S. Department of Energy's EV Project and ECOtality, the former owner of Blink-related assets, according to a release issued by the company.

CarCharging, which is recognized as the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, owns and operates the 27 Blink EV chargers.

"Once again, we have completed a transfer of existing Blink chargers to a CarCharging operating agreement, allowing us to provide the necessary service and maintenance for these stations," said Michael D. Farkas, CarCharging's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, according to the release. "I'd like to personally thank Nashville and Davidson County for their support for EV adoption and continued interest in aiding the Blink Network to expand."

Chargers are available a number of different locations around Nashville and Davidson County, including Centennial Park, the East Community Center, the Historic Courthouse Parking Garage, Shelby Nature Park, and the Nashville Public Library.

Blink Level II chargers are able to recharge electric cars, and accept payment with the Blink InCard or any major credit card through the Blink Network website, Blink's mobile application, or Blink's customer support center.

Blink's InCard offers drivers discounted charging fees for charging stations on the Blink Network, the software that tracks, operates, and monitors the Blink stations it's charging data.

Drivers can request Blink's InCard on the Blink Network website and can pinpoint EV charging station locations using the map on the website, and on the Blink and CarCharging mobile applications, according to the company release.

"CarCharging offers various options to commercial and residential property owners for EV charging services," the Miami Beach-based company said in a statement. "Our typical business model provides a comprehensive turnkey program where CarCharging owns and operates the EV charging equipment; manages the installation, maintenance, and related services; and shares a portion of the EV charging revenue with the property owner."

Car Charging Group Inc. has offices in San Jose, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ. 

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