Ford says it is opening its portfolio of electrified vehicle technology patents to competitive automakers in order to accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles. They are available for a fee.
In 2014, Ford filed for 400-plus electrified vehicle patents – more than 20% of the total patents the company applied for last year.
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“Innovation is our goal,” said Kevin Layden, director, Ford Electrification Programs. “The way to provide the best technology is through constant development and progress. By sharing our research with other companies, we will accelerate the growth of electrified vehicle technology and deliver even better products to customers.”
“As an industry, we need to collaborate while we continue to challenge each other,” said Layden.
“By sharing ideas, companies can solve bigger challenges and help improve the industry.”
To access Ford’s patents and published patent applications, interested parties can contact the company’s technology commercialisation and licensing office, or work through AutoHarvest – an automaker collaborative innovation and licensing marketplace. AutoHarvest allows members to showcase capabilities and technologies, then privately connect with fellow inventors to explore technology and business development opportunities of mutual interest.
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By GlobalDataThe patents, however, would be available to interested parties for a fee.
