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BJ22055 – Adithya Sreekumar BJ22069 – Jidnyasa Rathod BJ22073 – Mrigesh Dewan

BJ22074 – Mukul Kaushik BJ22075 – Nikhil Vankayala

No. The Japanese firm should not invest in an exclusive use MoU with LapItUp.

The Japanese automaker is currently in the fluid phase of the innovation process for electric vehicles.
There are many different battery technologies competing for dominance, and it is not clear which one
will ultimately succeed. The automaker's competitors are all developing proprietary electric batteries
and related technology, but LapItUp's technology is unique and potentially disruptive.

If the Japanese automaker invests in an exclusive use MoU with LapItUp, it could gain a significant
first-mover advantage in the electric vehicle market. LapItUp's technology has the potential to reduce
the cost of electric vehicles, making them more affordable for consumers. It could also improve the
range and reliability of electric vehicles, making them more attractive to buyers.

However, there are also some risks associated with investing in LapItUp's technology. First, it is not
clear whether the technology is scalable. Can LapItUp produce enough batteries to meet the needs
of the Japanese automaker? Second, it is not clear how consumers will react to electric vehicles that
use used laptop batteries. There would be potential consumers concerned about the safety and
reliability of these batteries, so it’s imperative that a dominant design emerges before integration.

Reasons Against Investing in Exclusive Rights with LapItUp:

1. Uncertain Viability: LapItUp's technology, while innovative, may have limitations in terms of
scalability, reliability, and performance compared to traditional proprietary EV battery
technologies. There's a risk that it may not meet the Japanese automaker's long-term
needs.

2. Lack of Control: Depending on the terms of the exclusive agreement, the Japanese
automaker may have limited control over the technology's development and improvement.
This could be a drawback if LapItUp's technology requires further refinement.

3. Potential for Standardization: In the specific phase, standardized technologies often emerge
in the industry. If LapItUp's technology remains proprietary, it may not align with industry
standards, potentially limiting interoperability and market adoption.