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What’s Driving Tesla’s Open Source Gambit?

A red Tesla car viewed from the front, showcasing its sleek design and distinctive grille.

In an unprecedented move, Tesla released its patents to the public in an effort to encourage innovation and drive the electric car market forward. While the decision comes at a cost, the potential advantages to knowledge sharing far outweigh the risks to the company, says PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More

June 25, 2014   |   Knowledge@Wharton, PVMI In the News electric vehicles, John Paul MacDuffie, patents, Tesla

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