Ford Claims Japanese Predatory On Hybrids

According to Ford Motor Co COO Jim Padilla, Japanese automakers are taking predatory approach regarding hybrid engine technology.
Ford, buys battery packs from Sanyo Electric Co. for it's hybrid Escape HUV under license with Toyota, but Ford claims the Japanese are withholding the parts.http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/20/Autos/bc.autos.summit.ford.hybrids.reut/index.htm