Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installed at Melink Corporation Headquarters, a Net-Zero Energy Facility

WAUKEGAN, Ill., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Telefonix® Inc., a leading developer of cord reel technology and manufacturer of PowerPost® commercial electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs), has announced the installation of 10 L1 PowerPost™ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Melink Corporation's LEED Platinum and Net-Zero Energy headquarters located in Milford, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati.

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Recognized as an efficient solution for workplace electric vehicle charging, the recently installed PowerPost charging stations add yet another dimension to the leadership in energy conservation and energy efficiency that the Melink Corporation continues to demonstrate.  Originally designed as a LEED Gold building, the Melink Headquarters achieved LEED Platinum certification in 2010 as well as an EnergyStar rating of 99.  In 2011, it became one of the first existing buildings to go Net-Zero Energy.

A provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to the commercial and industrial building industries, Melink Corporation won a national Green Fleet award in 2011 in recognition of their commitment to reduced vehicle emissions and reliance on petroleum fuels.  Steve Melink commented, "The installation of Telefonix PowerPost charging stations fits well with our sustainability leadership brand.  Our employees are increasingly interested in EV's and this will allow more of them to justify one knowing they will receive free charging during the day.  Also, this project adds much needed workplace charging in Ohio.  We see workplace charging as a key factor in the adoption of electric vehicles."

Telefonix and Melink are both members of the Workplace Charging Challenge, an initiative to expand the EV Everywhere program that is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) "Clean Energy Grand Challenges." The challenge encourages companies to increase the amount of workplace charging for electric vehicle drivers in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emission and petroleum use, while demonstrating innovation, leadership and environmental stewardship.

"We are proud to work with companies like Melink that are leading the way with Level 1 workplace charging. Recently, the Department of Energy's "Workplace Charging Challenge" survey of employers that offer workplace charging revealed that employees that are offered charging at work are 20 times more likely to drive a Plugin Electric Vehicle," said Bill Williams of Telefonix.

Bill Williams further commented, "The survey also showed that 80% of these employers offered EV charging as a benefit to retain and attract a talented, modern workforce.  If they did need to charge a fee, a simple payroll deduction is easy, and less costly than installing $5000, high powered, fast, communicating chargers. Simple level 1 chargers or low current Level 2 units, like Telefonix's L2 PowerPost™ EVSE, is a simple, safe and practical solution."

For more on Steve Melink and the Melink Corporation, please visit www.melinkcorp.com

About The PowerPost® EVSE Product Line

The Telefonix PowerPost electric vehicle charging station product line is focused on low current solutions for commercial parking lots or garages where cars are parked for two or more hours. The L1 PowerPost EVSE led the way as the first commercial Level 1 EV charging station, and the L2 PowerPost EVSE is making an impact on the Level 2 product category as the first low current, commercial Level 2 EV charging station. All PowerPost chargers provide an economical charging solution that also features a retractable cord reel that eliminates the clutter and potential hazards of long cables as well as offering the potential for custom branding.

Visit www.PowerPostEVSE.com for more information.

About Telefonix®, Inc.

With over 25 years in business and more than 60 patents issued to date, Telefonix is a leader in cord reel technology. In addition to its portfolio of cord reel products, the company also designs and manufactures custom electronics for customers in highly regulated industries. In 2011, the idea to leverage the company's capabilities to address unmet needs in the electric vehicle charging station market was born. Today, the same proven cord reel technology that flies on more than 80% of long-haul aircraft is designed and incorporated into the PowerPost® commercial low-current electric vehicle charger product line. Based in Waukegan, Illinois, the Telefonix team is adept at delivering smart solutions to market.

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