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Toyota Prius Under Fire For Patent Infringement

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the not-so-fast dept.

tekiegreg writes "According to Auto Service World, Toyota (and possibly other hybrid companies) are guilty of violating a patent with their Prius hybrid Systems. The patent in particular looks like it covers most of how the drive-train and even the braking system of a Toyota Prius functions. The implications of which are big if there is no deal or settlement made (such as ceasing of hybrid vehicles in the United States)."

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  1. Easy Solution. by yobjob · · Score: 5, Funny

    Remove the braking system. No more patent violation!

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  2. /tin hat by Dr.+Eggman · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's the oil companies in disguise!

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