21. A lot of ego is on the line, not to mention hundreds of millions in development costs. 22. Airlines will pay part of the development costs, but expect to save money in the long run by speeding up the process and getting equipment in use sooner. 23. But analysts noted that Chrysler said this week that it would also increase the number of new models it develops it developed while cutting billions from development costs. 24. But Honda got much of its savings by lowering development costs and using more American materials. 25. But liquefied gas is generally transported by ship on special tankers, offering greater flexibility to shift supplies between markets and reducing development costs, the report said. 26. But steep development costs and a tiny market for such exotic machines nearly sank the company. 27. But the development costs of doing that have been high, bearable only if companies could spread them over very large numbers of cars. 28. But with two power sources and high development costs, a hybrid car may ultimately cost more to buy. 29. Buying from Motorola could save companies hundreds of millions of dollars in development costs and months or years of time in getting products to market. 30. Condit said higher research and development costs kept earnings from being even better in the third quarter. |
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