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Old 08-06-2009, 05:17 AM
 
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It’s part of $2.4 billion in grants for electric
batteries and other innovative technologies
that Obama and his cabinet are announcing
in stops around the country today.“

That’s why I’m here to announce $2.4 billion
in highly competitive grants to develop the next
generation of fuel efficient cars and trucks
powered by the next generation of battery
technologies, all made right here in the U.S. of A.,”
Obama said to cheers.


Obama returns to Indiana with $39M electric cars grant :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: 44: Barack Obama (http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1701622,w-obama-northern-indiana-080509.article - broken link)
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:23 AM
 
Location: Unperson Everyman Land
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Originally Posted by Dukester View Post
It’s part of $2.4 billion in grants for electric
batteries and other innovative technologies
that Obama and his cabinet are announcing
in stops around the country today.“

That’s why I’m here to announce $2.4 billion
in highly competitive grants to develop the next
generation of fuel efficient cars and trucks
powered by the next generation of battery
technologies, all made right here in the U.S. of A.,”
Obama said to cheers.


Obama returns to Indiana with $39M electric cars grant :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: 44: Barack Obama (http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1701622,w-obama-northern-indiana-080509.article - broken link)


Wow, that's so exciting!

What are we going to charge the batteries with?
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:26 AM
 
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Wow, that's so exciting!

What are we going to charge the batteries with?
Do you have an outlet in your house or do you live in a cave?
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:26 AM
 
Location: Greenville, SC
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Wow, that's so exciting!

What are we going to charge the batteries with?
An already stressed electrical grid.

[/sarc]

This guy is a tool.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:36 AM
 
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An already stressed electrical grid.

[/sarc]

This guy is a tool.
Yes, from years of neglect... Thank goodnesss that Obama will change that and it has been factored into the Stimulus Package.
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