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365 Energy Group announced today that Amsterdam has become the first European city to install Coulomb ChargePoint networked charging stations for battery-powered electric vehicles.


The 45 stations deployed in the capital and largest city of the Netherlands are part of a two-year public demonstration project and the first of 200 charging stations planned for the city by 2012.


Energy company Nuon will provide renewable energy for the charging stations and Coulomb's international partner 365 Energy Group, a venture with Germany's Estag Capital AG, will manage the ChargePoint Network for subscribers.


Coulomb, which is headquartered in Campbell, California, makes pole-and wall-mounted recharging systems, which were designed for installation in public spaces where drivers of plug-in battery-electric vehicles would have easy access.


Once a unit is operational, Coulomb's customers see its location on their GPS-enabled devices and navigational systems. Purchase of electricity is made by way of a charge card (pun intended).


Scott Doggett, Contributor

Tags: Batteries, Energy Companies, Plug-ins and Electric, 365 Energy Group, Coulomb ChargePoint, Plug In Electric Vehicle, Plug-In Electric Vehicle

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