08-22-2013, 12:04 AM
I think Tesla is in a catch-22 situation. If they give up some of their patented ideas, then electric cars can take off, which is to say, Toyota, BMW and Lexus will implement a better version of their technology and crush them with it.
If they keep their patents then they can keep their competitive edge against the big dogs but electric cars, at least with Tesla technology, will have a really hard time spreading. Nobody is going to build quick battery swap stations that's only useful for 1 car manufacturer.
There needs to be an industry standard that all car companies agree on for ideas like quick charging stations. But then it's a level playing field and I'd be real surprised to see Tesla beat out these other companies.
If they keep their patents then they can keep their competitive edge against the big dogs but electric cars, at least with Tesla technology, will have a really hard time spreading. Nobody is going to build quick battery swap stations that's only useful for 1 car manufacturer.
There needs to be an industry standard that all car companies agree on for ideas like quick charging stations. But then it's a level playing field and I'd be real surprised to see Tesla beat out these other companies.