TITLE

Washington beat

AUTHOR(S)

Wingo, Walter

PUB. DATE

April 1998

SOURCE

Design News;4/6/98, Vol. 54 Issue 7, p32

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents news briefs from the United States, pertaining to electronics. Request for increase spending in science and technology by President Bill Clinton's Administration; Proposal of $277 million in federal funds for the development of a Supercar to the Partnership for a New Generation Vehicles; Sale of car that will produce 70% less pollution than vehicles in showrooms; Identification of elected members to the National Academy of Engineering.

ACCESSION #

549369

Tags: ELECTRONICS

 

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