... (http://blog.tdworld.com/briefingroom/2009/04/21/engineer-shortage-puts-green-economy-and-smart-grid-at-risk). Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.Building the U.S. Battery Industry for Electric ... the cost of the batteries start to equal the cost of the battery pack that you eliminate by going full-battery electric,” she said. These factors mean consumers will have a lot of choice there ... sustainability in the future, ” Ms. Gioia said. By this, they not only mean their products and fuels, she said, but also the sustainability of their businesses. In the near term, therefore, automakers...