Publicly Accessible Coulomb EV ChargePoint Installed in Texas

The electric vehicle sector attracted a lot of attention in recent years, as many companies got involved in developing and manufacturing this kind of technologies in their quest for profit. The more, the merrier, because things are moving really fast.

As we’re expecting the launch of some important EVs by the end of 2010, Coulomb Technologies announced that the Galveston Historical Foundation has installed the first of twelve publicly accessible ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for EVs. The charging point will be unveiled officially on February 6 at the Historical Foundation’s headquarters in the 1861 Custom House located at 502 20th Street in the Historic Downtown District Galveston, Texas.

“The ChargePoint Networked Charging Station is an aesthetically pleasing and effective method of encouraging a practical, viable, renewable and sustainable resources program within our city,” said Matthew Pelz, Galveston Historical Foundation special projects coordinator.

“The ChargePoint charging stations allow for the use of an emerging clean fuel technology that can be easily integrated in the Historic Downtown District. We are in the process of rebuilding our community since Hurricane Ike swept through. We are embracing sustainable transportation and renewable energy solutions and these charging stations are a welcome addition,” he added.

The ChargePoint Network is accessible to all EV drivers and features:

• Charging status by SMS text or email notification
• Location of unoccupied charging stations via smart phones
• Authenticated access to eliminate energy theft
• Authorized energizing for safety
• Smart Grid integration for utility load management with future V2G capabilities

“The ChargePoint Network provides Texas with proven technology that is available for consumers throughout the Houston area,” said Richard Lowenthal, CEO Coulomb Technologies.