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Coulomb Technologies Expands ChargePoint Network Into New European Markets

Coulomb's ChargePoint Network is the world's largest charging network supporting thousands of charging stations and EV drivers. The ChargePoint Network comprises stations installed throughout Europe including Ireland, England and the Netherlands, with more than 100 stations currently in use in the City of Amsterdam. Station owners, including energy suppliers and municipal governments, can now offer drivers: faster charging, flexible billing, email and text message alerts, 24/7 driver assistance, and compatibility with all new electric vehicles.

Additionally, Coulomb announced it has completed compatibility testing with the Nissan LEAF at the Nissan Technical Centre in England. The Nissan LEAF is expected to be on the streets of Portugal, Ireland, UK and The Netherlands in early 2011 and will be able to charge at any ChargePoint charging station in Europe. Coulomb's CT2500 was one of the first public Mode 3/Type 2 charging stations to successfully test charging compatibility with the Nissan LEAF at the Nissan Technical Center in November 2010.

"We are proud to expand ChargePoint Network's reach further into the European market," said Bret Sewell, Executive Vice President at Coulomb. "The introduction of these new stations helps support EV adoption in Europe, and the ChargePoint Network enables energy suppliers to deliver EV charging services to drivers, bill customers, and provide driver support, while cost effectively and remotely managing their charging infrastructure."

Coulomb's ChargePoint Network is open to all drivers of plug-in vehicles and all manufacturers of plug-in vehicle charging stations. ChargePoint Network's unique features include:

• Smart Grid ready with built in Utility Grade Capable Metering, Time of Use (TOU) pricing and Demand Response (DR) control
• The ability for station owners to set fees for station use (including free charging)
• Compatible with management, billing, demand response and other third party software applications
• The lowest operating cost possible due to real-time operational monitoring, alerts, diagnosis, and control of stations
• 24/7 driver assistance, station location, station availability, trip mapping, driver consolidated/flexible billing, and driver notification services
• Smart Phone applications (iPhone and Blackberry) to find unoccupied stations and navigate to them

The ChargePoint CT2500 charging station specifications feature:

• IEC 61851-1 Mode 3 charging standard
• Single output 7.4 kW
• Single phase (230 VAC @ 32 A)
• IEC 62196-2 e-mobility Type-2 connector
• Internal breaker
• KEMA-KEUR safety certified
• Integrated mounting bracket provides mounting for an optional single-phase DIN 43 857 universal utility meter.
• Integrated ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 RFID reader that accepts ChargePass and the MIFARE-based transportation card

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., London, and Hong Kong. Coulomb's ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations range from 120 to 240 VAC charging up to 500 Volt DC fast charging with over 2000 stations shipped worldwide. For more information go to: www.coulombtech.com. Follow Coulomb on Twitter: twitter.com/coulombevi. Download the ChargePoint iPhone App.

Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
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