MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that the Blink HQ, the company's residential EV charging station, is available as an amenity at Hudson Woods homes in New York. Designed by Lang Architecture, Hudson Woods is a unique collection of new dwellings in the heart of the Hudson River Valley.

Located just two hours from New York City, Hudson Woods encompasses 131 acres and features 26 architect-designed dwellings meticulously crafted from locally sourced, sustainable materials. Set within the forest and meadows with sweeping mountain views, each home features a modern, eco-friendly design and is constructed from materials sourced from surrounding areas. The homes and property site set new standards for design and sustainability excellence.

Featured as upgrade to a Hudson Woods home, the Blink HQ is cost-effective and easy to use Level II EV charging station, which is compatible with all electric cars sold in the United States including the Tesla Model S, Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, BMW i3, Mitsubishi i-Miev, Toyota Prius Plug-In, Honda Fit EV, and Toyota Rav4 EV. The Blink HQ offers EV drivers charging capabilities nearly four times faster than the Level I cord provided with the purchase of an EV. The Blink HQ features a convenient delay timer, which provides drivers with the ability to schedule charging times and save money by avoiding peak utility rates. The residential EV charger also includes an 18-foot cable with cable hanger bracket at no additional cost, as well as a 12-month limited parts and labor warranty.

"In addition to building a network of public EV charging services, CarCharging is also proud to provide a residential EV charging solution for single-family homes," said Davin Jader, Client Relations Manager, CarCharging.  "We believe that Hudson Woods is the ideal residence for EV drivers and are pleased to support their charging needs with the Blink HQ."

"We are very excited to include the Blink HQ charger in our offering at Hudson Woods," said Jeremy Babel, Lang Architecture. "From locally sourced natural materials to seamlessly integrated technology, the homes aim to be a model of thoughtfully crafted, modern sustainable living in the Hudson Valley. With its great design and intuitive interface, the Blink HQ is a perfect fit with the ethos of Hudson Woods."

Construction of the first house at Hudson Woods is currently underway and is expected to be complete within the next month. Once the model home is finished, prospective buyers will have the opportunity to view and explore the features of the home as well as the Blink HQ.

About Car Charging Group, Inc.
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) is a pioneer in nationwide public electric vehicle (EV) charging services, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at locations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Miami Beach, FL with offices in San Jose, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ; CarCharging's business model is designed to accelerate the adoption of public EV charging.

CarCharging offers various options to commercial and residential property owners for EV charging services. Our typical business model provides a comprehensive turnkey program where CarCharging owns and operates the EV charging equipment; manages the installation, maintenance, and related services; and shares a portion of the EV charging revenue with the property owner. Alternatively, property partners can share in the equipment and installation expenses with CarCharging operating and managing the EV charging stations and providing network connectivity. For properties interested in purchasing and owning EV charging stations, CarCharging can also provide EV charging hardware, site recommendations, connection to the Blink Network, and management and maintenance services.

Through its subsidiary, Blink Network, CarCharging also provides residential EV charging solutions for single-family homes.  For more information, please visit www.BlinkHQ.com.

CarCharging has strategic partnerships across multiple business sectors including multi-family residential and commercial properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, and municipalities.  CarCharging's partners include, but are not limited to Walgreens, IKEA, Wal-Mart, Simon Property Group, Equity One, Equity Residential, Forest City, Cinemark USA, Fox Studios, Facebook, PayPal, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Mayo Clinic, San Diego Padres, University of Pennsylvania, Ace Parking, Central/USA Parking, Icon Parking, Rapid Parking, Parking Concepts, CVS, Related Management, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, City of Phoenix (AZ), City of Philadelphia (PA), and City of Miami Beach (FL).

CarCharging is committed to creating a robust, feature-rich network for EV charging and is hardware agnostic.  CarCharging's owns the Blink network, and owns and operates EV charging equipment manufactured by Blink, Aerovironment, ChargePoint, General Electric, Nissan, and SemaConnect. CarCharging's Level II charging stations are compatible with EVs sold in the United States including the Tesla Model S, Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, Mitsubishi i-Miev, Toyota Prius Plug-In, Honda Fit EV, and Toyota Rav4 EV, as well as many others scheduled for release over the next few years.

For more information about CarCharging, please visit www.CarCharging.com, www.facebook.com/Car.Charging, or www.twitter.com/CarCharging.

About Hudson Woods
Located just two hours from New York City, Hudson Woods encompasses 131 acres and features 26 architect-designed dwellings meticulously crafted from locally sourced, sustainable materials. Set within the forest and meadows with sweeping mountain views, each home features a modern, eco-friendly design and is constructed from materials sourced from surrounding areas. The homes and property site set new standards for design and sustainability excellence.

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