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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

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It brought electricity to Sacramento over a 35-kilometer-long distribution line using newly invented AC generators and hydroelectric power. The IEEE Sacramento Valley Section sponsored the nomination. The river runs from the Sierra Nevada mountains to downtown Sacramento, where it connects to the Sacramento River.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt Vs 2011 Nissan Leaf: 7,000 Miles Later

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After several months of using a 2011 Chevy Volt and a 2011 Nissan Leaf as our sole family transport, we have a better understanding of both cars than we did in March, when I first wrote about how they compared. First to arrive at our West Sacramento home was a beautiful crystal red 2011 Volt.

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GM to Begin Sales of Volt in California, Other Lead Markets to Follow; Partnership with Utilities

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, GM announced that the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will first be available late next year in California, with other lead markets to be named later. Volt production is scheduled to begin in late 2010. Pricing has not been announced. and seven other utilities in the project.

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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Separately, Evatran just announced that the City of Sacramento has joined its Apollo Trial Program to test wireless charging technology on its own electric vehicles (EVs).

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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

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Zipcar has nearly 40 vehicles in approximately 20 locations throughout the greater Sacramento area. When connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than three hours from a low charge indicator illumination point and has a range of approximately 82 miles.

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Evatran completes 1500+ hours of wireless charging trials with fleets

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The program follows EV drivers as they use the Plugless system on their own Chevrolet Volts and Nissan LEAFs. The last of the Apollo Program Plugless units will be installed next month at UC Davis and the City of Sacramento. More than 15 installations are now complete, with the final installations slated for mid-August. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. The minivans have an electric drive range in the city of 22 miles, and charge depleting fuel economy (city) of 53 mpg US (4.43

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