Data Block Prototypes cost Centers in 2012 Center Growth rate Days per year $10,000,000 50 50 365 Capital Investment for each facility Batteries 100

General Battery Company (GBC) is planning to open Battery Exchange Centers throughout the U.S. where All-Electric car owners can exchange batteries in one minute. A data block is attached.In 2012, they plan to open 50 of these in California. Each year thereafter they plan to open 50 additional units.Capital Investment will be initially needed for each center as follows: