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Last week, I joined with executives from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and the BMW Group to celebrate the official launch of their joint Hybrid Development Center in Oakland County. The facility, which is home to more than 500 engineers from the three companies, is developing alternative energy technology to be used in a variety of vehicles.

Because the center features researchers working cooperatively from three different companies, the facility is one of the most unique research and development centers in the auto industry. The initial focus for researchers is the development of a two-mode hybrid system which combines two electric motors with an internal combustion engine to increase fuel economy by up to 25 percent.

Developing and producing the next generation of automobiles is a key component of my comprehensive plan to diversify Michigan’s economy. This joint venture will solidify Michigan’s place as the world leader in automotive research and design and make Michigan the state that will break our nation’s dependence on foreign oil.

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