All of Toyota’s electric vehicle patents are now royalty-free
I think this is a desperation move on Toyota's part. Hybrids were a hot technology a decade ago, but they are being replaced by battery electrics. And I am guessing that Toyota's management is finally realizing that its huge bet on hydrogen fuel cells is never going to pay off.<p>It's interesting to contrast this with the other top car manufacturer, VW. It has decided to push hard on EV's.