Link to article: http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/all-our-patent-are-belong-you

It is really surprising and innovative for a new and thriving company like Tesla Motors to share their patent on the one thing that they generate their profit from. By doing so, Tesla is creating shared values among the global community that we live in; Tesla also gives people a strong impression of their determination to put in effort in the reducing carbon emission by motors. It is refreshing to see that successful companies are trying to be less profit-centric but more environmentally-centric and actually taking the initiative to do so. I can only imagine how tough it was for the board to agree on this decision. It will be truly amazing if someone figures out a new and improved battery based on Tesla’s patent.