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.It's interesting to contrast this with the other top car manufacturer, VW. It has decided to push hard on EV's.