SemaConnect Chosen by Town of Bethel, CT to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

BALTIMORE--May 6, 2014: Connecticut state officials say they are leading the nation when it comes to developing ways to get more zero-emission vehicles on the roads. Since July of last year, the state has given over $175,000 to towns, schools and businesses to provide electric vehicle charging stations across the state. SemaConnect, Inc. announced today that they were chosen by the Town of Bethel, Connecticut to install electric vehicle charging stations in the town. The electric vehicle charging stations will offer residents and tourists an additional location to charge their electric vehicle.

"Connecticut really is a trailblazer when it come to the encouragement of electric vehicle adoption," said Mark Pastrone, VP of Business Development at SemaConnect. "With 50 of Connecticut's 169 communities already offering electric vehicle charging stations, we are pleased to be working with the Town of Bethel on offering additional charging stations and helping with the effort to encourage the use of electric vehicles."

SemaConnect's networked electric vehicle charging stations and web-based management software makes it easy for station owners to deploy at their properties. The stations are sophisticated networked Level II (240Volts, 30Amps) commercial grade and comes bundled with SemaCharge, a web-based management software that station owners can:

Manage time-of-use pricing with built-in payment gateway Run sustainability reports on fossil fuel and CO2 emissions See real-time electricity metering Manage electric vehicle driver usage More (Click here)

For EV drivers, SemaConnect has an iPhone and Android smart phone app that allows them to manage their charging sessions, search for more stations, and to manage their account. SemaConnect has also partnered with Recargo on their PlugShare app, the most widely used application for electric vehicle drivers, which allows them to start a charging session right from the PlugShare app for more convenience.

To learn more about SemaConnect, or to purchase a charging station at your location, visit SemaConnect.