Green technology patents: The Big 3's trump card?

How do we get the technology out of the lab and into the real world

"General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are collectively one of the world's primary sources for the research and development of green and fuel-efficient technologies," notes a commentary in the DetroitNews. "As Washington decides on aid to the ailing auto industry, top consideration should be given to the significant potential of these Big 3 technologies for stimulating economic and job growth and creating a greener and more fuel-efficient world."

Interesting piece on the green technology patents owned by the US auto industry and how bankruptcy "would create a historically unique opportunity for their foreign competitors to acquire a vast amount of crown jewel technology for a fraction of their true value."