[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 235 (Thursday, December 5, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 64532-64533] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-30981] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 PNGV Electrical and Electronics Technical Team Notice is hereby given that, on October 30, 1996, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (``the Act''), General Motors Corporation filed notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties to and (2) the nature and objectives of a research and development venture. The notifications were filed for the purpose of invoking the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, the identities of the parties are General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI; Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI; and Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. The parties have established an Electrical and Electronics Technical Team to conduct joint research on electrical and electronic devices for applications in technologically advanced vehicles that can meet the goals of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV). PNGV is the joint effort of Federal Government and the U.S. Auto Industry to develop affordable, fuel-efficient, low-emission automobiles that meet today's performance standards. The objective of the joint effort is to develop advanced electrical and electronic devices that can significantly improve vehicle [[Page 64533]] performance with high dynamic response and improve fuel economy. The results of this research can be applied in such areas as battery charging, electric steering assist, high intensity lighting, active suspension, air conditioning, regenerative braking and electric propulsion. To accomplish this objective, the Parties, working closely with various government entities, suppliers, and universities, will conduct research on various electrical and electronic breakthrough technologies, including power electronic control systems, adjustable- speed drives, power inverters, semi-conductors, and advanced motor/ generator technologies and perform other acts allowed by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act that would advance these goals. Contact: Steven J. Cernak, General Motors Corporation Legal Staff, 3031 West Grand Boulevard, P.O. Box 33122, M.C. 482-207-700, Detroit, MI 48232, (313) 974-7735. Constance K. Robinson, Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 96-30981 Filed 12-4-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-11-M