http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/03/biden_introduce.htmlBiden Introduces Bill Focused on Li-Ion Battery Development for EVs and Plug-Ins
30 March 2007
US Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) has introduced legislation that would significantly increase US investment in the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
“The American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007” (S.1055) authorizes $100 million a year for five years to advance the technology—double the amount of the current budget request from the Administration.
Specifically, Biden’s bill would support the development of advanced electric components, systems and vehicles, by providing funds for battery research to national laboratories, small businesses, and institutes of higher learning.
The bill will also establish, through a competitive selection process, an Industry Alliance of private,US-based, for-profit firms whose primary business is battery development. The Industry Alliance would be an advisory resource on short and long term battery technology development.
Lots more info at:
http://biden.senate.gov/issues/environment.cfmalso -
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Biden Calls for End to Handouts to Oil Companies, as Profits Continue to Skyrocket
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) today called upon his Senate colleagues to repeal billions of dollars in tax incentives for oil companies, as the largest oil companies in the world reported another record-breaking quarter.
“We’re giving away billions of dollars in incentives to these guys at a time when they are making money hand over fist. It is an absolute waste of our resources,” said Biden.“ They even agree that they don’t need the money. We should put the money we save here to better use by increasing our energy security through renewable energy sources.”