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Google Spends Money to Jump-Start Hybrid Car Development

Posted by Zonk on from the to-the-googmobile dept.

slugo writes "Internet search giant Google (GOOG) hopes to speed the development of plug-in hybrid cars by giving away millions of dollars to people and companies that have what appear to be practical ways to get plug-in hybrid automobiles to market faster. 'While many people don't associate Google with energy, analysts say the fit isn't all that unnatural. Renewable energy, unlike coal or nuclear, will likely come from thousands or tens of thousands of different locations. Analysts have long said that one of the big challenges will be managing that flow into and out of the nation's electric grid, and that companies that manage the flow of information are well placed to handle that task.'"

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  1. I'm betting ... by WrongSizeGlass · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... every Google Car will have Google Maps built in ... complete with Google ads based on your GPS derived location.

    1. Re:I'm betting ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      I guess I may get a Beta-Car

  2. Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If Microsoft copies this endeavor we can all start up the "if Microsoft made cars" jokes again. Here's hoping!

  3. Another way to save the planet... by Bob54321 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I recommend you get a license to sell real estate

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  4. Re:Wha? by Loadmaster · · Score: 4, Funny

    Simple.
    Information = knowledge
    Knowledge = Power
    Power = Electricity
    Therefore: Information = Electricity

    Google will become the waterwheel of the 21st century.

    Swi