Posted on 09/13/2010 9:36:35 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of an advanced battery plant in Michigan on Monday as a critical boost for hybrid and electric cars — and a success for his administration's economic stimulus program.
But even as mass-produced advanced batteries start rolling off assembly lines, costs are high for consumers, and hurdles remain.
"This is about the birth of an entire new industry in America, an industry that's going to be central to the next generation of cars," Obama said Monday in a phone call broadcast at the opening of A123 Systems Inc.'s lithium ion battery plant in Livonia, Mich.
"And it's going to allow us to start exporting those cars, making them comfortable, convenient, and affordable. .... When folks lift up their hoods on the cars of the future, I want them to see engines and batteries that are stamped: 'Made in America,'" Obama said, according to a transcript of the call released by the White House.
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“This is about the birth of an entire new industry”
Dem politicians are geniuses. First we had Al Gore inventing the internet and now we have Barry declaring that he has invented the battery. The megalomania is off the charts. Tens of thousands have contributed to the development of the electric car, but Barry keeps trying to buy his way into receiving credit for other people’s work.
0bama - wrong again.
Suburb west-north west of Detroit, 30 to 40 minutes away depending upon traffic. Cops their have a reputation for writing traffic tickets.
What street? I lived in Westland for eight years.
John McCain campaigned on doing the exact same thing... two corrupt socialist parties, no difference.
I agree....
Somewhere in “Atlas Shrugged’ there is a story this fits. I cannot remember where in the 1200 pages, but it is there.
Any bets as to how long before this factory goes bust or wants a bailout?
The rope slowly tightens around our necks.
Stalin and Mao hailed production too.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/9/green-jobs-no-longer-golden-in-stimulus/?page=1
What language and color of the bunny?
Paul
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