SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Energy Conversion Devices
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Mr. Sunshine who wrote (7211)4/10/2003 12:24:57 AM
From: Krowbar  Read Replies (1) of 8393
 
Steve, We have a lawsuit against Matshushita, which is supplying the batteries for the Toyota Prius. They were licensed to produce NiMH batteries for non-vehicle purposes only. A ruling by an arbitration panel should come in November, which should clear the air on hybrid royalties. We should prevail, as we have a very strong case. We do not own the patents on older inferior Misch Metal NiMH batteries, and some NiMH battery producers are selling those without the need to pay us royalties. I expect most hybrid cars to use NiMH batteries that are our technology, especially after the good report. Then we will collect royalties, or presumably the profits from producing and selling our own from the new factory. It should be almost complete, with production lines ready soon.

I am not surprised that we were not mentioned as being the company that made the major breakthroughs in NiMH technology. We usually aren't. Very frustrating.

Del
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News