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California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E EV charging program for 7,500 charging stations in NorCal

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The approved Charge Smart and Save program is a modified version of a settlement agreement supported by the Sierra Club, Pacific Gas & Electric, and a diverse group of stakeholders. These proposals differ in terms of size, cost, duration, target segments, load management strategies, and other factors.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7%