& MIAMI BEACH, Fla. and LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Car Charging Group Inc. (OTCBB:CCGI), a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, has announced that it has signed a contract with Lancaster Arts Hotel in Lancaster, Pa., to provide EV charging services at 300 Harrisburg Ave. This installation represents Car Charging Group's entry into the Pennsylvania market.&

"Cars spend 94 percent of their time sitting dormant," said Michael D. Farkas, chief executive officer of Car Charging Group. "So installing car charging stations at hotels, where guests leave their vehicles parked for extended periods of time, makes a lot of sense. The Lancaster Arts Hotel is able to offer their guests this added amenity while also generating revenue and being environmentally responsible."

Car Charging Group provides EV charging stations at no charge to property owners and managers while retaining ownership, thus allowing drivers access to convenient locations and partners to realize a percentage of the charging revenue generated.

"We're pleased to be partnering with Car Charging Group," said Darcy Novello, General Manager of the Lancaster Arts Hotel. "We see the importance and benefits of offering EV charging services. Economically this makes sense because we are able to appeal to the environmentally friendly guest, and we receive a percentage of the revenue generated; and environmentally this makes sense because we are able to decrease our carbon footprint and promote the evolution of the electric car market." 

The hotel features deluxe accommodations with unique surroundings. All of the rooms, from the lobby to the suites, are filled with original works of art, especially that of local Pennsylvania artists.

About Car Charging Group Inc.

Car Charging Group Inc. is an owner and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the mission to establish a nationwide infrastructure, enabling EV and PHEV owners to charge their EVs anytime, anywhere. As part of its strategy, the company acquires, installs and maintains electric vehicle charging stations and works with its landowner partners to identify appropriate locations for its units. The company provides convenient, safe and affordable charging stations away from home in customer-friendly public locations, including municipalities, shopping malls, parking garages, multi-family residential and commercial properties.

An estimated 40 million plug-in electric cars, such as the Nissan LEAF, GM Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma, Tesla Model S, Ford Focus EV as well as many others, are expected to be on the road by 2030. Car Charging Group recognizes the need to establish a comprehensive network of charging stations that delivers easy, convenient access to drivers wherever they live, work and play. By investing at the forefront of the electric car revolution, Car Charging Group seeks to become the leading provider of electric car charging services. The company launched its operations nationally in September of 2009 and is looking to expand its operations internationally.

Car Charging Group, Inc. is based in Miami, Fla. The company's website can be viewed at www.CarCharging.com.

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