Thirdly, there's less money going into the stock markets and bank loans are harder to get, which means that many small firms and startups working on the breakthrough
green technologies of tomorrow can have trouble getting funds or can even go bankrupt, especially if their clients or backers decide to make cuts.
Though the prime focus
of the developed world will be on «
green'
technology for
tomorrow, comprising efficient diesels, trick hybrids and electric machinery, there will be more than a hint
of what is in store for India and other developing markets at the pavilions
of Frankfurt.