1. The leader in clean electric transportation
Heidi Bowen
February 15, 2012

2. ECOtality, Inc.
• Formerly Electric Transportation Engineering Corp (eTec)
• Provides advanced transportation R & D, engineering & testing
• Focused on being a leading provider of EV charging systems
EXPERIENCE
• Involved in every N. American EV initiative since 1989
• Installed over 70% of on-road charging systems
• Primary Contractor to U.S. Dept. of Energy in EV sector
• 10+ million miles of testing on 200+ advanced fuel vehicles
• Extensive battery performance testing, cycling and development
• Leading EV consultant to Utilities, OEMs and Governments

3. The EV Project is sponsored by the US Department of Energy with
over 60 project partners including Nissan North America and
General Motors
OBJECTIVES:
• Develop mature charge infrastructure in a variety of environments
• Evaluate use and effectiveness of each infrastructure
• Develop models to optimize the deployment of infrastructure

4. Overview
PROJECT MANAGER: ECOtality North America (eTec)
PROJECT SCOPE: Charging Stations
Nissan LEAFs & GM Volts
TOTAL VALUE: $230 million (DOE and Private Match)
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Initial Infrastructure Q4 2010
Vehicle Launch Q4 2010
Evaluation Ends Q4 2012
Completion Q2 2013

5. 50+ Project Partners

6. 18 Major Metropolitan Areas
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7. Products
• Color touch screen
• Real time communications
• LAN, CDMA, WiFi, AMI
• Certified utility meter
• Reservation capable
• Smart phone & web controls
• Host web portal
• 360o beacon light
• ADA compliant
• Cord management
• Specified advertising space

8. Network
• Maps
• Charge Event Data
• Customizable
Dashboard
• Dynamic
Information
• Encourage Smart
Charging

9. Customer Benefits
EVP Provides:
• Residential Wall-Mount Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) - $1,495
• Reimbursement for the Fast
Charge inlet - $700
• Credit towards installation
(LADWP customers must apply
for rebate) - $1,200
• Access to Blink Network
• Free InCard and
Membership for
low cost public
charging
• Free Mobile
Applications

10. EV Project Qualifications
• Lease/purchase a LEAF or Volt
• LEAF must be ordered with Fast
Charge inlet
• Own your home in a qualified
Project Area (verified by zip
code)
• Share charger data
• Pay for install costs
above credit
• Provide wifi or ethernet
connection

11. EV Project Boundary in LA

12. Participation Process
1. Opt into EV Project
(Nissan Leaf Customer Journey or Chevy Dealership)
2. Call your Utility
(find out about rate/incentive options)
3. Site Assessment
4. Accept the Site Assessment and Residential Participation
Agreement
5. Installation
6. Inspection
*Additional Documentation Steps for LADWP Rebate*
**Give us feedback! Let us know where you want public sites.**

13. LADWP Rebate
• Charge Up LA! provides up to
$2,000
• Customers must install a time-
of-use meter for the
discounted EV rate options
• ECOtality will compile
required documents and
administer the rebate on
customer’s behalf

14. LA Residential Installs

15. Contact Info
LA Office
5170 Sepulveda Blve, Ste. 260
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
310-893-0254
Heidi Bowen
hbowen@ecotality.com
www.ECOtality.com ● www.theEVproject.com ● www.blinknetwork.com
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