Article 254 (12 more) in sci.engr.mech:
From: tylerh@cco.caltech.edu (Tyler R. Holcomb)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech,ca.environment,sci.engr.mech

Subject: Electric cars get a jump start
Keywords: automotive, manufacturing, atmosphere, environment,
       electrical power, energy
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Date: 2 Sep 92 18:15:06 GMT
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        BURBANK, Calif. (UPI) -- A consortium of public and private
organizations has been awarded $6 million in state and federal grants to
develop a California-based electric vehicle industry and infrastructure
--MORE--(34%)by 1994.
        Calstart officials announced Tuesday that the group will receive a $4
million federal grant and a $2 million state grant to develop advanced
electric vehicle parts and build a statewide infrastructure of charging
stations, service and battery centers within two years.
        The grants also will help the group to develop an advanced electric
bus and mass transit program.
        Officials believe the program will help transform the state's
struggling defense and aerospace industry into an advanced
transportation center.
        ``California has always been a technological leader,'' Rep. Howard
Berman said. ``This grant will help us retain that leadership as well as
gain a foothold in the rapidly growing vehicle industry.''
        Calstart was formed last December to help the state compete in the
world market through advanced transportation. Officials believe the
program will generate more than 55,000 new jobs by the year 2000.
        The electric vehicle industry also will play a critical role in
meeting air quality standards, said Charles Imbrecht, chairman of the
California Energy Commission.
        The consortium consists of more than 40 public and private agencies
and businesses, including Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas &
Electric, Hughes Aircraft Co., Lockheed Corp., the South Coast Air
Quality Management District, the Los Angeles Department of Water and
--MORE--(86%)Power and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District.

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