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Same reason for the ISS's existence
General Motors Corp. is using Russian nuclear scientists put out of
work by the end of the Cold War to help develop new automotive technologies, the world's largest automaker said. A new research and design center is planned for Moscow which will focus on the development of batteries, fuel cells, hybrid and electronic controls. "The government encourages US companies to do business there and to fully utilize the scientific talents there," GM spokeswoman Angele Shaw told AFP. "They have a vast talent pool." A number of the scientists involved in the project had been working on military and nuclear arms programs for the former Soviet Union. GM is looking to take advantage of US and European Union programs that provide financial incentives to Russian scientists to develop peaceful projects, including automobile propulsion systems. The US Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention Programs provides grants and other funding from the government for companies to utilize Russia's vast scientific network for peaceful purposes, while also preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. GM says its initial project at the Moscow center will encompass emissions control catalyst development, lightweight metal processing, hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications and engine control technology. "About three years ago we began to explore the possibility of conducting research in the former Soviet Union," Alan Taub, executive director of science at GM's research and development laboratories said in a statement. "In a very short time, working with universities, academies and scientific institutes, we saw world class results in key technologies." GM planted its roots in Russia in 2002, when it began working with Moscow State University and the St Petersburg State Institute of Information Technology and Optics. © 2005 AFP |
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"Rich" wrote in message ... General Motors Corp. is using Russian nuclear scientists put out of work by the end of the Cold War to help develop new automotive technologies, the world's largest automaker said. A new research and design center is planned for Moscow which will focus on the development of batteries, fuel cells, hybrid and electronic controls. "The government encourages US companies to do business there and to fully utilize the scientific talents there," GM spokeswoman Angele Shaw told AFP. "They have a vast talent pool." A number of the scientists involved in the project had been working on military and nuclear arms programs for the former Soviet Union. GM is looking to take advantage of US and European Union programs that provide financial incentives to Russian scientists to develop peaceful projects, including automobile propulsion systems. The US Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention Programs provides grants and other funding from the government for companies to utilize Russia's vast scientific network for peaceful purposes, while also preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. "Rouge regimes"? Something tells me they meant to say ROGUE regimes, like North Korea..... GM says its initial project at the Moscow center will encompass emissions control catalyst development, lightweight metal processing, hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications and engine control technology. "About three years ago we began to explore the possibility of conducting research in the former Soviet Union," Alan Taub, executive director of science at GM's research and development laboratories said in a statement. "In a very short time, working with universities, academies and scientific institutes, we saw world class results in key technologies." GM planted its roots in Russia in 2002, when it began working with Moscow State University and the St Petersburg State Institute of Information Technology and Optics. © 2005 AFP Rhino |
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Same reason for the ISS's existence
Rhino wrote:
"Rich" wrote in message ... General Motors Corp. is using Russian nuclear scientists put out of work by the end of the Cold War to help develop new automotive technologies, the world's largest automaker said. A new research and design center is planned for Moscow which will focus on the development of batteries, fuel cells, hybrid and electronic controls. "The government encourages US companies to do business there and to fully utilize the scientific talents there," GM spokeswoman Angele Shaw told AFP. "They have a vast talent pool." A number of the scientists involved in the project had been working on military and nuclear arms programs for the former Soviet Union. GM is looking to take advantage of US and European Union programs that provide financial incentives to Russian scientists to develop peaceful projects, including automobile propulsion systems. The US Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention Programs provides grants and other funding from the government for companies to utilize Russia's vast scientific network for peaceful purposes, while also preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. "Rouge regimes"? Something tells me they meant to say ROGUE regimes, like North Korea..... Well, they are called "Reds" :-) |
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:14:11 -0400, "Rhino"
wrote: The US Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention Programs provides grants and other funding from the government for companies to utilize Russia's vast scientific network for peaceful purposes, while also preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. "Rouge regimes"? Something tells me they meant to say ROGUE regimes, like North Korea..... I dunno... Didn't I hear rumors that Kim Jong Il or his dad was a transvestite? -Paul W. ---------- Remove 'Z' to reply by email. |
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Same reason for the ISS's existence
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preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. "Rouge regimes"? Something tells me they meant to say ROGUE regimes, like North Korea..... ROUGE regimes are those who polish and figure their own optics. So if Synta moved their management to North Korea, they would be a rogue rouge regime. Clear Skies Chuck Taylor Do you observe the moon? If so, try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lunar-observing/ If you enjoy optics, try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ATM_Optics_Software/ ********************************************* |
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Same reason for the ISS's existence
"Chuck Taylor" wrote in message
... while also preventing Russian nuclear experts from being lured by rouge regimes. "Rouge regimes"? Something tells me they meant to say ROGUE regimes, like North Korea..... ROUGE regimes are those who polish and figure their own optics. So if Synta moved their management to North Korea, they would be a rogue rouge regime. Clear Skies Chuck Taylor Well, while I'm not much convinced of it's (ISS) worth, at least the regional ethnic/religious lunatics will find it rather daunting to get a car bomb or suicide bomber up there to take it OUT... -- Jan Owen To reach me directly, remove the Z, if one appears in my e-mail address... Latitude: 33.6 Longitude: -112.3 |
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