To develop the efficiency reserves, engineers make equipment and programming decisions based on maximizing profit, not a mark-up of products.

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This would mark a shift from the current set-up in which such matters are looked after by non-profit bodies which are officially under the remit of the US Department of Commerce, but in effect operate at arm's length from the US government.

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