It is reported that Google has a for-profit charity at Google.org.
Via IHT - Philanthropy the Google way: Doing good while making money
One of its maiden projects is bound to get attention. According to people briefed on the program, the organization, called Google.org, is aiming to develop an extremely fuel efficient, plug- in hybrid car engine that runs on ethanol, electricity and gasoline.
The philanthropy is consulting with hybrid engine scientists and car manufacturers, and has arranged for the purchase of a small fleet of cars with plans to convert the engines so that their gas mileage exceeds 100 miles per gallon, or about 42 kilometers per liter. The goal: to reduce dependence on oil while alleviating the effects of global warming.
