Hi, Guest
01-16-2009, 10:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-16-2009, 10:17 AM by OAC_Sparky.)
One of the most commonly held misconceptions is that the Big 3 gave/sold hybrid technology to the Japs.
The truth is that all manufacturers exchange patent rights because there are a lot of overlap and similarity between systems developed seperately; so much so that its safer to exchange rights than run the risk of being sued.
One example that comes to mind is Ford receiving hybrid tech in exchange for diesel tech. Of course, the media spins it as Ford's Hybrid system was developed by Toyota when in fact that is not true.
The truth is that all manufacturers exchange patent rights because there are a lot of overlap and similarity between systems developed seperately; so much so that its safer to exchange rights than run the risk of being sued.
One example that comes to mind is Ford receiving hybrid tech in exchange for diesel tech. Of course, the media spins it as Ford's Hybrid system was developed by Toyota when in fact that is not true.
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