Opening Tesla patents may have some advanges for the Terrafactory. Specifically, as the battery technology is better understood, it may be easier for researchers in universities, startups, and other organizations to improve the design. Suppose for example someone had an idea for a carbon anode. They could develop that anode within the Tesla architecture and determine if it improved actually improved the overall battery pack along any key dimensions. If the patents are open such that any adaptations are also open source, then Tesla will have the option to benefit from this innovation. This motivates robust research accross the talent pool, focuses that research on innovations Tesla can use, and secures access to the fruit of that research. For example, a graduate student do her dissertation research in nanotechnology might attempt do develop something within the Tesla architecture. Even if this does not pan out a production ready advancement, she may well land a job with Tesla and be thoroughly upto speed on the technology and in a good position to make a solid contribution. This is excellent recruiting for Tesla.
So returning to the Terrafactory theme, open source technology may be the most efficient way to harness the research resources necessary to keep doubling energy density every ten year. Much of the talent needed may still be in school, even grade school. Put this technology in the hands of young people and see what they can do.
So returning to the Terrafactory theme, open source technology may be the most efficient way to harness the research resources necessary to keep doubling energy density every ten year. Much of the talent needed may still be in school, even grade school. Put this technology in the hands of young people and see what they can do.