"El Perverto" wrote in message
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-- A company called A123 Systems also thinks it deserves federal
support. It has developed a lithium-ion battery using its own
technology, which it says will deliver more power, endure more abuse
and last longer than other batteries. The technology may be used in
cars made by SAIC in China and by Chrysler. General Electric has
invested in the company.

A123 Systems had sought to win the contract to make batteries for
General Motors's Chevy Volt, but GM ultimately opted for lithium-ion
batteries from LG Chem.

So GM has invested in A123 Systems and LG Chem...doesn't that mean they're
already getting government funding?