February 17, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CCGI) plans to deploy Level 3 fast charging stations capable of fully charging an electric vehicle in 30 minutes or less.

The charging stations, designed by Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with Aker-Wade Power Technologies, will be similar to gas pump type-charging stations in existence TODAY, but will be powered by dedicated 480-volt, 125-amp circuits, which will provide for much more rapid charging. The availability of Level 3 charging will be an important step in bringing clean, emission-free electric vehicles to the mainstream.

Charging stations that provide 240 volts, called Level 2 chargers, can take less than half the charging time of 120-volt outlets, or Level 1 chargers. Typically, an 8- to-10-kilowatt battery needs three or four hours at Level 2 to be completely charged.

Car Charging Group, Inc. is an owner and provider of electric car charging stations with the mission to build-out a nationwide infrastructure, enabling vehicle owners to charge their electric cars anytime, anywhere.

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