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McCain unveils
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"From now on, we will encourage heroic efforts in engineering, and we will reward the greatest successes."
-- Sen. John McCain, on his proposal for a $300 million prize for an improved battery for electric-powered cars.
"I would love to compete for this prize, and the wheels are turning in my mind."
-- Yet-Ming Chiang, founder of A123 Systems, which develops advanced lithium-ion batteries.
"It's the 'Let's Make a Deal' or 'The Price Is Right' mentality,"
-- Author Richard Shenkman, saying the idea brings a game-show ethos to U.S. politics. |
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