News Advisory, Office of Mayor Chuck Reed - City of San José and Coulomb Technologies Team Up to Plug In and Go Green

Event:

Join Mayor Chuck Reed and Coulomb Technologies CEO Richard Lowenthal for a media availability announcing the latest in green technology: a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles, including electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and more.

Mayor Reed and Lowenthal will demonstrate how residents will be able to charge plug-in vehicles from smart charging stations located on streetlights, curbside and parking lots. Vehicles on hand will include a new plug-in hybrid as yet unseen in Northern California.

This media availability will take place at Plug-In 2008, a conference and exposition that showcases how residents can drive cars that average 100 miles per gallon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Reed will deliver welcome remarks at the Plug-In 2008 opening plenary session at 8:30 a.m.

When:

Media Availability – Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10 a.m.

Where:

Coulomb Technologies Booth #302, Plug-In 2008
Exhibit Hall 3, San José McEnery Convention Center
150 West San Carlos Street
San José, CA 95113

Who:

Mayor Chuck Reed, City of San José
Richard Lowenthal, CEO, Coulomb Technologies

Background:

As part of San José's innovative Green Mobility Showcase, Coulomb Technologies will demonstrate ways that residents and visitors can plug-in and charge up their vehicles. Major automakers have announced delivery of plug-in vehicles to the U.S. marketplace by 2010.

Visuals

Reporters will see the Mayor and Lowenthal demonstrate the new charging stations – and have the opportunity to experience the technology hands-on. Also on hand, a major automaker's new plug-in hybrid vehicle, not before seen in Northern California.

B-roll of the charging stations demonstrated outside of San José's City Hall will be available.