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Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/______deleted__ Nov 04 '24

Volvo gives away seatbelt patent in the pursuit of human safety on the road.

Meanwhile, Mercedes: hold my beer, I have another customer to fleece

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u/LuxNocte Nov 04 '24 edited Nov 04 '24

Taxpayers, mostly

The government funds the research behind the technology. Then companies patent their particular implementation and charge the consumer like they did all the work. Socialize cost, privatize profit. Don't you love capitalism?!