Toyota is giving automakers free access to nearly 24,000 hybrid car-related patents – TechCrunch

Toyota said Wednesday it will give royalty-free access to its nearly 24,000 patents related to electrification technology and systems through 2030 in a move that aims to encourage rival automakers to adopt the low-emissions and fuel-saving technology. Collectively the patents represent core technologies that can be applied to the development of various types of electrified…

Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn says ‘I will not be broken’ following latest arrest – TechCrunch

Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan Motor chairman who was released on $9 million bail last month following three earlier indictments for financial wrongdoing, was arrested today on new charges by Tokyo prosecutors. Japanese public broadcaster NHK first reported the news that Ghosn was brought in for questioning. Ghosn released a statement following his arrest on…

Tesla first-quarter deliveries drop on challenges shipping Model 3 overseas – TechCrunch

Tesla delivered 63,000 of its electric vehicles in the first quarter of the year, nearly a one-third drop from the previous quarter, the company reported late Wednesday. Tesla cautioned that it expects first-quarter profits to be negatively impacted by lower than expected delivery volumes and several pricing adjustments. Deliveries included about 50,900 Model 3 vehicles…

Amazon reportedly removes the most obvious promotions for its private brands from search results – TechCrunch

If it feels like your Amazon search results have been overwhelmed with promotions for their private-label brands, like Amazon Basics, Mama Bear or Daily Ritual, that may be changing. As lawmakers pay more attention to the most powerful tech companies, Amazon has begun quietly removing some of the more obvious promotions, including banner ads, for…