California Electric-Cars Push May Raise Power Costs

California’s push to lead U.S. sales of electric cars may result in higher power rates for consumers in the state, as a growing number of rechargeable vehicles forces utilities to pay for grid upgrades.

The autos’ effect on electricity fees is being reviewed by California’s Public Utilities Commission this month as the most populous U.S. state will require Toyota Motor, General Motors, Honda Motor, Ford Motor and Nissan Motor to sell more plug-in vehicles from late 2011.

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