If you see this from the eyes of the inventor, rather than from eyes of those who did not invent it, i.e. need to prove it wrong, why would any smart inventor give out clear and concise details of a WORLD changing technology that could be copied countries like China in a patent application, let alone a detailed press release? And why would a smart CEO of such technology be stupid enough to provide ALPHA units that can get "Lost" or go missing from off site test facilities. I think people are being a little naive about industrial espionage. What? You think that is "spy" fiction? SO to those intellectuals that assume too much from lack of proof, temper that skepticism until success or failure is prove. Additionally, no company, ESPECIALLY L.M. will be "Given" an exclusive contract unless the pony up some CASH. And L.M. will not do anything like that or ZENN unless their engineers see upclose PROOF of concept demonstrations. Try to see things with "business Glasses" on while you watch things unfold. BTW, factory production slippage is normal if expected production capacity requirements increase before completion of a facility. It would COST a lot to close an existing facility to change production lines rather than just change the design before any production starts. For anyone with manufacturing development experience, you know this already.

InternetELF is correct on all points concerning secrecy of a revolutionary new technology and industrial espionage and theft of that technology. Just remember what RCA tried to do to Farnsworth, the inventor of T.V. Eestor's invention would be quite revolutionary and, combined with solar, would probably eliminate dependence on fossil fuels. It would do serious damage to the oil industry. With true electric cars there would be no need for gas or oil to lubricate those automobile engines. No need for heating oil/gas to heat your house. It would be very green energy, even better than nuclear.