March 2006
Photon Magazine
A new Dawn
The magazine reports President George Bush saying, "The vision for solar is one day each home becomes a little power unit unto itself...."

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February 23, 2006
The Oakland Press
We can't let silly insults get in way of resolving zoo crisis
In an editorial, The Oakland Press writes, "...Energy Conversion has for decades been one of the nation's foremost pioneers in alternative energy technology."

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February 21, 2006
The Detroit News
Bush gives solar panel firm its day in the sun
Mr. Gary Heinlein of The Detroit News reports that after touring United Solar Ovonic President Bush said, "I'm very excited at what I've seen here. I'm excited that we have great inventors and entrepreneurs in this country who can help us get rid of our addiction to oil."

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February 20, 2006
Detroit Free Press
President's host is longtime pioneer in energy research
Mr. Alejandro Bodipo-Memba, Free Press Staff Writer, writing about President Bush's visit to ECD Ovonics' solar subsidiary writes: "The company is Michigan's poster child for exploring frontiers in nanotechnology and alternative and renewable energy."

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February 20, 2006
USA Today
Bush to highlight alternative energy efforts in Michigan
Mr. David Runk, Associated Press, writing about ECD Ovonics and President Bush's visit to its solar subsidiary quotes Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman as having said: "Companies like Uni-Solar are showing how we can harness science and technology in innovative ways to become global leaders in a new and growing industry."

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February 20, 2006
The Free Press
Bush tours Auburn Hills plant
Ms. Gray writes, "Later Monday, Bush was scheduled to talk about his energy initiatives at United Solar Ovonics, an Auburn Hills company which makes solar panels."

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February 20, 2006
The Detroit News — Washington Bureau
President to visit solar panel factory in Auburn Hills today
Ms. Price quotes Secretary Bodman as saying, "There are a lot of different parts to the energy initiative that could add jobs in Michigan. That's why he is coming to visit one of the local high-tech firms in Michigan. They (at the growing United Solar Ovonic) seem to be on the verge of making breakthroughs...."

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February 20, 2006
WXYZ — By The Associated Press
Bush to Highlight Alternative Energy Efforts at Michigan Stop
"Energy Conversion Devices has joint ventures making nickel metal hydride batteries for hybrid vehicles and researchers working on developing pollution-free hydrogen fuel cells. And while the Detroit area is known as the home of the U.S. automotive industry, companies like Energy Conversion Devices have worked to bring innovation inside and outside of the carmaking business.

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February 20, 2006
wxyz.com
President Bush Tours Michigan Facility
Mr. Michael Rosenfield of wxyz.com, covering the President's visit to United Solar Ovonic, reports the President said, "This technology right here is going to help us change the way we live in our homes."

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February 17, 2006
Detroit Free Press
Bush to visit solar cell plant Monday in Auburn Hills
Ms. Gray writes, "President…Bush will follow up on his State of the Union push for alternative energy [R&D] Monday when he visits a company [ECD Ovonics] that makes solar panels, advanced batteries and hydrogen cells. He will visit the company's solar cell plant in Auburn Hills."

Ms. Gray reports that "...Bush called for investing more than $1.2 billion in the development of advanced batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and alternative fuels to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign oil." Mr. Alejandro Bodipo-Memba contributed to this article.

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