According to The Verge, Tesla Motors is willing to allow other car companies to use their patented electronic technology. Originally, they were worried that the big car companies would use the technology they developed and put Tesla out of business. But with less than one percent of major car sales being electric cars, they realized their strategy should change.
Tesla Motor’s new philosophy is now to only use patents defensively. This is in align with the open source movement. Hopefully we will soon see the end of the quick patent lawsuits (looking right at you Apple)
I think this is terrific news. Anything we can do to improve car performance and fuel economy or pure electric cars is a win for everyone. Thank you Telsa Motors for doing the right thing.
Stay Geeky My Friends!
