It's also a good way to economically recharge the area, says Carter, who now heads up her own private economic consulting firm.

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The recharge is unprecedented and is the highest increase in water levels ever recorded in our area at this time of year.

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They were living in an urban or suburban area commonly southern California and had a garage with electrical power where they could recharge the car.

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