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National EV Charging Service Provider and Parking Management Firm Support EV Drivers by Expanding Workplace Charging Near the U.S. Capitol


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MIAMI BEACH, FL--Dec. 16, 2013: Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, in conjunction with Standard Parking, an operating division of SP Plus Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management services, announced that EV charging services are now available at 101 Constitution Ave. ("101 Constitution") in Washington, D.C. The EV charging services are provided on the first level of the underground parking garage. The facility offers a total of 300 public and reserved parking spaces.

101 Constitution is conveniently located off Interstate-395 and is the closest commercial building to the U.S. Capitol. As one of two private sector office buildings on Constitution Avenue, the property offers more than 500,000 square feet, and unobstructed views of the Capitol and National Mall.

"As the adoption of electric cars continues to experience high-growth rates, CarCharging understands the importance of providing EV owners with the ability to charge where they work, live, and play," said Michael D. Farkas, Chief Executive Officer of CarCharging. "We are delighted to continue our national rollout with Standard Parking, and to support the tenants and visitors of 101 Constitution with our EV charging services."

"101 Constitution is an address of distinction, offering premier parking spaces in close proximity of the Capitol," said Rachel Crandall, Senior Manager, Standard Parking. "CarCharging's track record of serving complex Class-A buildings has established CarCharging as a leader in public turnkey EV charging services."

The EV charging services for 101 Constitution are provided by Level II EV charging stations, which provide 240 volts with 32 amps of power to quickly recharge an electric vehicle's battery. To initiate use and payment at this location, EV drivers can make direct payment via credit card. Drivers can also utilize the SemaConnect mobile application or request a SemaConnect card at semacharge.com/signup.php for quick access to the stations. Users can pinpoint additional EV charging station locations using the maps at CarCharging and Blink Network.