Tesla's open patents could charge market

US electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc announced earlier this month that it will open its patents for all to use, a move expected to give a boost to the entire electric vehicle market, experts said.

Innovations in battery management are among the strengths of the global electric vehicle leader. Most of its core patents between 2008 and 2013 related to battery safety controls, Chinese media report.

Tesla's number of patents surpassed 140 in March this year and it has another 258 pending, according to China Industry and Economy News.