MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it has established a partnership with Mellow Field Partners, and now provides Blink EV charging services at The Avenues, a luxurious multifamily property in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Avenues offers spacious one, two, and three bedroom homes fused with modern sophistication and high-speed convenience.

Located in the heart of Midtown Raleigh, just inside the belt-line at 2601 Noblewood Circle, The Avenues is minutes away from Raleigh-Durham International airport, Research Triangle Park, downtown Raleigh's shopping and dining districts, major area universities, and prestigious North Hills. The Avenues offers the perfect fusion of modern sophistication and high-speed convenience. The amazing amenities include a resort style, heated salt-water pool with poolside gourmet grilling, indoor theater, bocce ball court, resident retreat with cyber/business area, health club featuring a yoga studio, spin studio, and Blink EV charging services.

"The Avenues sets the precedent for style, prestige, and the ultimate in upscale living by providing impressive homes and amenities," said Fred Hazel, Vice President, Mellow Field Partners. "Offering Blink EV charging services differentiates the property from its competitors, offers an amenity to our residents and guests, and raises the value of the property, which is beneficial to all parties."

"Millions of electric car drivers across the U.S. live in multifamily properties and need access to EV charging infrastructure, and we are proud to work with Mellow Field Partners to support EV drivers by providing Blink EV charging services," said Michael D. Farkas, CarCharging's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Blink EV chargers demonstrate a property's commitment to sustainability, provide a valuable amenity to attract and retain residents, and has the potential to generate additional revenue for the property owners."

Blink Level 2 chargers are able to rapidly recharge electric cars, and accept payment with the Blink InCard or major credit card via the Blink mobile application, Blink Network website, or Blink customer support center. Blink's InCard provides drivers with discounted charging fees for charging stations on the Blink Network, the software that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink stations and all of its charging data. Drivers can pinpoint Blink EV charging station locations and initiate charging sessions on the Blink mobile application, or locate stations and request Blink's InCard at www.BlinkNetwork.com.

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.

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.  

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

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