US based ECOtality, a developer of electric transportation and storage technologies, has started the installation of its flagship Blink Level 2 residential charging station at residences in the state of California.
ECOtality is the project manager of the electric vehicle (EV) project and will install Blink home EV chargers in homes in project regions nationwide to support the launch of 8,300 EVs.
This residential installation launch events in Los Angeles and San Diego mark the first step in the deployment of a rich charging infrastructure, as well as the culmination of nearly two years of EV project planning, the company said.
ECOtality has announced the mass manufacturing of its Blink home charging stations at Roush Manufacturing.
The Blink home charger is a smart EV charging station that allows for increased cost-savings through improved power management, an intuitive set of features, including a 7-inch color touchscreen control panel.
With planning complete, and installation underway, ECOtality will be announcing production and installation of Blink charging stations, including the Blink Level 2 Pedestal Charger and the Blink DC Fast Charger.
As part of The EV project, ECOtality will monitor the energy usage and output of charging stations, to determine a viable method for mass adoption of electric vehicles and empower the smart grid.
The company will oversee the installation of commercial and residential charging stations in 17 cities and major metropolitan areas in six states and the District of Columbia.
The $230m project is funded by the US Department of Energy through a federal stimulus grant of $114.8m, which will be matched by private investment.
