I wasn't trying to be "Political". Only pointing out that it is a common practice for Govt. to get involved in the private sector and that there are plenty of companies out there with the expectation of money either in the form of Guaranteed Loans or Tax Breaks.

Sometimes it works to the taxpayer's benefit, sometimes not. Personally I don't think the Govt. should be interfering in the free market at all. There is no such thing as "To Big to Fail". As for untried technology, if the market wants or needs it, someone will find a way to produce it and make money in the process.

P.S. I am very familiar with Nissan. We were a dealer for 36 years. I never could understand the mindset. I remember quite a few meetings where the dealers were absolutely beside themselves over the decisions and direction they were taking. The question was asked numerous times (quite vocally) "Is Nissan going to be in the forklift industry or not?"

I Guess Not!