Effectiveness of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium as a Government-Industry Partnership (1998)
Chapter: Front Matter
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Acknowledgments
The committee wishes to thank the representatives of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and the U.S. Department of Energy who contributed significantly to this National Research Council (NRC) study, whether by giving presentations at meetings or providing responses to committee requests for information. The committee also acknowledges the valuable contributions of individuals from other organizations (see Appendix B). In addition, the committee is grateful for the able assistance of Dr. James Zucchetto, Dr. Jill Wilson, Ms. Susanna Clarendon, and Ms. Patricia Spaulding of the NRC staff for their hard work organizing and planning committee meetings and for their efforts in gathering information and writing sections of the report. Finally, the chair wishes to recognize the committee members for their expertise, their efforts, and their consistent commitment to integrity throughout the study.
This report has been reviewed by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC's Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the authors and the NRC in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The content of the review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the follow individuals for their participation in the review of this report:
Jack L. Blumenthal, TRW Space and Defense Sector; Edwin Kintner, GPU Nuclear Corporation (retired); Donald MacArthur, CHEMAC
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Nature and Structure of the U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium |
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Tables and Figures
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DOE Funding for Advanced Battery Research, FYs 1990 to 1998, |
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USABC Performance Goals, |
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Performance Assumptions Made by the USABC in Comparative Cost Analysis, |
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Calculated Costs from the USABC Analysis, |
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Technical Summary of USABC Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Projects, |
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Technical Summary of USABC Lithium Battery Projects, |
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USABC management structure, |
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