Published: September 02, 2010
Charging Stations Being Installed in 12 Downtown InterPark Garages to Help Build Infrastructure for Electric Cars
InterPark:
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One-in-four American adults say they would likely consider a
reasonably priced plug-in car the next time they purchase, according
to Consumer Reports.
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Currently, 96% of U.S. transportation is fueled by petroleum.
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For the rest of 2010, home charging station installation costs get a
federal tax credit of 50-percent up to a $2,000 max.
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InterPark Garages in Chicago are the first in the city to be
installing charging stations at multiple facilities.
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There will be "No Charge to Charge" for the rest of 2010 at an
InterPark downtown Chicago facility that has a charging station.
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WHAT:
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A two-year lease of the Tesla, valued around $78,000, is the grand
prize of a sweepstakes celebrating InterPark's conservation efforts.
(Value of the Tesla is around $120,000).
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WHY:
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In an effort to salute Americans who have chosen to switch to
electric cars (EV's), InterPark garages in downtown Chicago are
installing charging stations at 12 of its facilities. In addition,
electric car owners get to charge for no charge at InterPark
locations with charging stations through the end of the year.
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To kick off the salute to green effort, InterPark is starting a
campaign with a two-year lease of a Tesla Roadster 2.5 grand prize;
a three-year lease of a Toyota Prius; a pair of Trek bikes, and many
days/hours of free parking at its various locations. Starting on
August 31, pedestrians along Michigan Avenue and the Loop area will
soon be offered scratch-off cards that double as entry cards to win
the Tesla. Winners will be announced on or around November 15, 2010.
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WHERE:
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InterPark Traders Garage, Rooftop Level
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Enter at 329 South Franklin, Chicago
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WHEN:
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10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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WHO:
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Marshall Peck, CEO of InterPark is available
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FOOD:
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Media will be treated to great crepes, bagels, pastries and coffee
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(BUSINESS WIRE) - For more information, visit interparkgreen.com
for InterPark
Chris Hester/Gigi Lubin
773-549-0000, extension
102
708-268-9222
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