One of the firms that are part of the 863 Program is Goldwind Science and Technology Company.

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The 863 Program noticed, and last year it added a program to build a micro-electric car, inspired by bicycle components, for commuters.

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Investment in energy research under the 863 Program has grown far faster: between 1991 and 2005, the most recent year on record, the amount increased nearly fifty-fold.

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The 863 Program took much of its shape from the American research system used by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense: the government appointed panels of experts, who drew up research priorities, called for bids, and awarded contracts.

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