McCain: Build a Better Battery

Mon, June 23, 2008 - 4:47 PM

John McCain said today that the government should pay a $300 million prize to a person or company that develops an auto battery that makes plug-in cars viable for drivers.

Several auto companies have tried to develop plug-in electric cars. But most cannot drive more than 10 to 30 miles on one charge. Unless there’s a major development in battery technology, McCain said, the cars are not likely to take off with consumers.

--Sean Mussenden