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Our success story this week takes us to San Diego, California,
a leader in green living.
Spurred on by the California Center for Sustainable Energy,
San Diego is not only America's top solar city
but also a leader in promoting the viability of electric cars.
The Nissan Leaf EV, smart electric drive Chevy Volt, as well
as herds of hybrids seem to be taking over the streets.
And here's a green factoid: one-third of all San Diego Leaf
owners also have solar-powered homes.
Charging stations are springing up all over—from public
parking lots to San Diegoans' favorite fast food stops.
Well, people should know that this region is committed
to making electric vehicles a practical alternative
for all kinds of drivers.
By year's end, over 1,200 plug-in electrics will ply the area
streets, displacing over 360,000 gallons of gasoline per year.
While that won't make gas stations a thing of the past
right away, it does make America's finest city
an even more delightful place to live, work, and play.