The Sacramento area is on its way to becoming the first city in the nation with an expansive network of shared electric vehicles and charging stations.
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Demand for electricity in the United States isn’t growing like it used to, and that has power companies looking for new avenues to make money. California utilities want to supply power to electric cars.
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Sales of plug-in electric vehicles in California are projected to pass the 250,000 mark later this month. One reason the cars haven’t sold faster is a lack of sufficient charging stations. But that’s starting to change.
Thousands of drivers are taking part in a statewide experiment to see how California might replace its gas tax. As more vehicles hit the highway without ever buying fuel, the state is looking for a better way to pay for roads.
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