Whether you have much experience with open source or have explored the potential in engaging a community in co-design and develop or not – it sure is a good idea to pay attention to possible disruptive nature of open source business models in every industry.
The manufacturer of a hydrogen car is going to make their designs available online so the cars can be built and improved locally. This in itself is a unique innovation in a business model for cars but they aren’t stopping there. In addition, they are going to lease the cars and the lease includes fuel and repair costs. In order to make refueling easy they are planning a very specific city by city roll out and partnering with a company that will built hydrogen refueling stations in these cities – making it easy for customers to refuel.