Ford is getting themselves sued. Paice LLC filed a lawsuit accusing for of infringing on their patents with technology in the C-Max, Fusion and MKZ. Supposedly Ford had begun learning from Paice in 1999, holding over 100 meeting with Paice between then and 2004.
Paice is claiming Ford infringes on its patents pertaining to controlling electric motors and internal combustion engines so they have increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions without any loss of performance. Which is exactly what Ford and Lincoln have been advertising.
US: Ford faces lawsuit over hybrid vehicles patents
Paice is claiming Ford infringes on its patents pertaining to controlling electric motors and internal combustion engines so they have increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions without any loss of performance. Which is exactly what Ford and Lincoln have been advertising.
US: Ford faces lawsuit over hybrid vehicles patents