SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envision Solar International, Inc. (QTCQB: EVSI), the leading producer of unique and sustainable
infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that the Monterey Bay Air
Resources District (MBARD) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have partnered to place Envision's new
solar-powered EV ARC™ HP (High-Powered) DC fast-charging system at two Caltrans Safety Roadside Rest Areas (SRRA) on US101 in rural
Monterey County.
The State of California has set a goal of having at least 1.5 million EVs in use in the State by 2025 and Governor Brown's
Executive Order B-48-18 directs State entities to work with the private sector and all appropriate levels
of government to spur the construction and installation of 250,000 zero-emission vehicle chargers, including 10,000 direct current
(DC) fast chargers, by 2025. The Governor has tasked State government with accelerating the use of EVs by increasing convenient
access to charging stations. More stations are needed, especially in rural areas, to facilitate long distance travel by EV and to
reduce EV driver anxiety about charging station gaps.
“The Camp Roberts Safety Roadside Rest Areas on Highway 101 are critical need locations for electric vehicle charging," said
Alan Romero, Monterey Bay Air Resources District. "There are currently well over 350,000 EVs on the road in California which will
continue to increase exponentially as new EVs enter the marketplace. By installing EV charging infrastructure at strategic
locations on major roadway corridors throughout the state, EVs, whether medium or long range, will be able to travel with greater
ease, convenience and zero tail-pipe emissions.”
Funding for the charging stations at SRRAs is part of a broader effort by MBARD to implement their Plug-In Monterey Bay EV
Infrastructure Program. These installations will be the first solar-powered DC fast-charging stations ever placed in a
Caltrans rest area. The San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District has also embraced this new technology and is contributing
funds to a similar project planned for the Caltrans Shandon SRRA on State Route 46.
“Our new EV ARC HP meets the increasing requirement for DC fast charging without any of the significant construction and
electrical work required by grid-tied units,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Envision Solar. “It’s great to have been selected by
thought leaders like MBARD and Caltrans to provide the driving on sunshine experience to California motorists. Together we are
tackling the largest contributor to pollution in the State and we are delighted that other agencies are already taking notice of
this fantastic initiative. I believe that this new product will create another significant area of growth for our company.”
Rest area electrical systems are typically designed for lighting but don’t usually have the energy necessary for a fast-charging
station. EV ARC™ HP units are solar-powered and self-contained, so they don't require expensive electrical upgrades, disruptive
trenching or new foundations. They are designed to fit within standard parking spaces and can be installed in less than a day. If
needs change, the units can be easily moved to a new location. Energy generation is enhanced by EnvisionTrak™ which reorients the
solar array to follow the sun, generating 25% more electricity than a fixed array. Enhanced battery storage capacity ensures
EV charging day or night. The units can be used to meet vital energy needs and will continue to charge EVs during power outages or
emergencies.
Rapid deployment, flexible use, environmentally impact-free installation and low-cost long-term operation of the solar-powered
EV ARC™ HP system aligns seamlessly with sustainable transportation goals and air quality improvement.
Invented and manufactured in California, the patented EV ARC™ and EV ARC™ HP products fit inside a parking space without
reducing available parking. EV ARC™ HP DC fast charging installations generate enough clean solar electricity to power up to 1100
miles of EV driving in a day. The system’s solar electrical generation is enhanced by EnvisionTrak™ (patented) which causes the
array to follow the sun, generating up to 25% more electricity than a fixed array. The energy is stored in the EV ARC™ product’s
energy storage for charging day or night, and to provide emergency power during grid failure. The EV ARC™ product is a permanent
solution that provides Level I, Level II and DC Fast Charging but because it requires no trenching, foundations or installation
work of any kind, it is deployed in minutes and can be moved to a new location with ease. EV ARC™ products are manufactured
in the company’s San Diego facility by combat veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other minority demographics and highly
talented, mission-driven team members.
About Envision Solar International, Inc.
Envision Solar, www.envisionsolar.com, is a sustainable technology innovation company whose unique and patented products
include the EV ARC™ and the Solar Tree® with EnvisionTrak™ patented solar tracking, SunCharge™ solar Electric Vehicle
Charging, ARC™ technology energy storage, and EnvisionMedia solar advertising displays.
Based in San Diego, the company produces Made in America products. Envision Solar is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the
symbol [EVSI]. For more information visit www.envisionsolar.com or call (858) 799-4583.
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Envision Solar International, Inc.
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