Obama touts grants as tonic for economy
$2.4 billion to seek U.S. edge in electric cars, help add jobs
Posted: August 6, 2009 at 6:28 a.m.
President Barack Obama waves as he steps off Air Force One at Michiana Regional Airport in South Bend, Ind., Wednesday.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday said 48 projects will share in $2.4 billion worth of government grants to spur development of electric vehicles as part of his plan to put America's economy on firmer footing.
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