Under Wood Dana would build three things: drivelines (which transfer power from the transmission to the axles), sealing systems (which reduce oil consumption and emissions) and thermal-management systems (which control temperatures in batteries and other components).

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In addition, the sealing cap will assist in the eventual killing of the oil.

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The government made a huge mistake when in the first few days of the catastrophe it did not form a partnership with BP, work out and assign responsibilities, and then get on with sealing the well, protecting the wetlands and cleaning up the oil together.

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