Cooperative Research

Résumé du livre

In light of increased competition from international car co., the importance of automobile-related jobs to the U.S. economy, and other policy concerns, in 1993 Pres. Clinton announced a partnership between the Fed. government and 3 domestic auto manufacturers -- Ford, GM, and Chrysler, called the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV). This report examines several aspects of PNGV. Discusses the progress made to date toward achieving the partnership goals; describes the Fed. funding levels; identifies the technologies being developed; and compares the R&D activities of the auto mfrs. with research sponsored by the partnership. Tables.