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Ubergoober166 t1_izzi09a wrote

Reply to comment by flarelordfenix in Scientists have developed a solid-state battery material that doesn't diminish after repeated charge cycles, potentially offering a durable alternative to the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles by unswsydney

Any technology that could potentially be a one time purchase would be snatched up and thrown in a vault by some big corporation. If there's no way to keep making consumers pay for the same thing repeatedly, their business model collapses.

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aeusoes1 t1_izzj1c9 wrote

Metaphorically speaking, yes. In actuality, what they would do is snatch up the rights and sue anyone who tried to use anything that resembled "their: intellectual property.

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winnie33 t1_izziohs wrote

Perhaps a subscription model would be possible? For some money each month, the company provides you access to a device. If it breaks or wears down you can replace it for free. Incentivizes companies to make their product as durable as possible.

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