MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER LEADS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE WITH 30 BLINK IQ 200 CHARGING STATIONS
December 05 2019 - 8:45AM
Leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations, Blink
Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK, BLNKW), announced the installation of
30 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the newly renovated
Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). The City of Miami Beach
deployed the fastest available, Level 2 charging stations in the
MBCC as a part of their sustainability initiatives which include an
expansion of their EV station network together with Blink.
The transportation sector accounted for almost
20% of Miami Beach’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2017. One of
the city’s strategies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
within the transportation sector is to promote the use of electric
vehicles. Electric vehicle usage assists in helping the city’s
efforts to mitigate climate change through reducing GHG emissions,
while simultaneously reducing pollution and improving public
health. According to the International Energy Agency, the number of
EVs on the road will surpass 125 million by 2030, creating demand
and opportunity for the deployment of EV charging stations
worldwide. However, building the infrastructure and increasing the
number of EV charging stations is crucial to the expected
widespread adoption of EVs.
The Blink EV stations are located in the
property’s parking garage, split onto three floors, with seven dual
pedestals on the fourth floor, six dual pedestals and two single
pedestals on the fifth floor, and two wall-mounted chargers on
columns in the loading dock, creating a total of 30 chargers with
designated spots for EV drivers.
“As electric vehicles grow in popularity, we are
thrilled to offer our visitors and residents more charging station
options on our urban island,” said Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy
L. Morales. “Thank you to Blink Charging Co. for their partnership
and dedication to sustainability — we must all work together to
reduce our carbon footprint.”
The Blink IQ 200 chargers are the fastest Level
2 AC charging stations available, producing 80 amps of output,
ensuring they are suitable for the advances in battery technology
found in new electric vehicles. The charging stations operate on
the Blink Network and are capable of charging any battery-electric
or plug-in hybrid vehicle, offering EV drivers easy access to
faster charging.
“We are very excited to have our IQ 200 charging
stations as part of this newly renovated, stunning architectural
center that serves as a staple in our city. The Miami Beach
Convention Center is an incredible example of a community that has
considered working together to preserve the environment and reduce
their carbon footprint. It’s an honor to be a part of Miami Beach’s
sustainability efforts,” quoted Blink Founder and CEO, Michael D.
Farkas.
The addition of the charging equipment at the
state-of-the-art convention center speaks to the facility’s
environmental commitment to reduce the impact of climate change. In
alignment with the city’s sustainability initiatives, the MBCC
design also includes reducing the building’s energy consumption by
20%. The MBCC has been designed to achieve LEED Silver
certification through the installation of condensed flow water
fixtures, high efficiency LED lighting, light sensor, sun shading
on the exterior, the EV charging stations, and more.
For more information on this installation or how
EV charging stations can assist in LEED certification, please
contact pr@blinkcharging.com.
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Charging is a leading owner/operator of EV charging stations in the
United States and a growing presence in Europe, Asia, Israel, the
Caribbean, and South America. With a long history as a pioneer in
the EV industry and a dedicated team with immense knowledge of the
industry, Blink continues to be the preferred, trusted partner in
EV Charging Station technology. As such, the company is a driving
force with more than 150,000 registered EV driver members and more
than 15,000 EV Charging Stations deployed. For more information,
please visit www.blinkcharging.com. Nasdaq: BLNK
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