Glossary / General

proprietary

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Too Afraid to Ask

Proprietary means something is owned by one company and only works with their stuff. So if you buy a car or charger that is proprietary, it might not work with other brands.

Technical Definition

In automotive and technology contexts, proprietary refers to systems or standards owned and controlled by a single company, limiting compatibility with other brands or products. This can restrict consumer choice and interoperability between devices or vehicles.

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"...it's not mainstream turnkey non-proprietary open standard solution yet and that's where we must get to and we must resist any proprietary closed walled garden standard even though I'm fully in..."
DAILY: Used EVs Set To Jump, Global EV Sales Pull Back and Honda Prologue Clings On | 15 Mar 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 14:35

"Right unless that information has been deemed proprietary. Who deems it proprietary? The manufacturer? Well, this is our custom coding is we're not going to share it because other people can..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 2, 2026 - Smarter Repairs Start with Better Information: Inside Mitchell 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 08:10