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To: stockman_scott who wrote (163012)	3/20/2009 5:04:56 PM
From: cirrus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 361303

Eventually auto sales will recover. It would be unfortunate if manufacturers then can't meet demand because the current fiasco fatally disrupted the supply chain. Note how Obama mentioned (at least twice that I saw in recent weeks) the need to manufacture hybrid auto batteries in the US? GM awarded a Korean company the contract for new Chevy Volt batteries, explaining that LG had better technology: ...if we’re serious about the electrification of the automobile, as part of the national energy policy we do need government support for advanced battery development, which of course Japan has. LG Chem has massive support from the Korean government in terms of a whole research campus was paid for by the Korean government because Korea recognizes that advanced battery technology is a key component of the country’s competitiveness.” earth2tech.com