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Future Ford frunks could be cooled to keep groceries at the right temperature.
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GM envisions future where entire windshields become displays
More and more automakers are investigating methods to turn the windshield into one giant display.
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Future Ferrari might feature side exhaust
A patent application Ferrari filed details a side exhaust for mid-engine cars.
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Ferrari patents 3-motor electric car with sound generators
Ferrari continues to explore how to create emotional sounds in a world of EVs.
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Ford dreams up frunk with screen for insane tailgating
Ford's coming up with ways to turn tailgating into an entertainment event with future electric cars.
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Ford designing a midgate pass-through for pickup trucks
A future Ford electric pickup could use a midgate pass-through like the current Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups.
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Toyota's looking into redesigning the way tow hooks work in the name of safety.
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Toyota patents tonneau cover with integrated loading ramp system
Toyota's designed a way to load larger objects like an ATV onto the bed of a truck with a tonneau cover.
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Rivian explores tailgate with built-in workbench
Rivian may be planning to add extra capability to its electric truck.
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Ford aims to turn dashboards into desks
Ford continues to reimagine the interior of future vehicles, this time with a focus on getting work done.
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Ford developing power-actuated doors
The system would use cameras to recognize an authorized user and electric motors to open doors, hatches, and trunks.
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Ford working on integrated loading ramp for SUVs
This patent for SUV loading ramps would help people better utilize their inherent cargo advantage.
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Ferrari may be considering replacing turbochargers with superchargers.
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Ford developing retractable fender tie-down points
Retractable fender tie-downs could help protect the paint of vehicles that carry large items on their roofs.
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Tesla Roadster curved touchscreen patented
A patent for a curved touchscreen shows Tesla is indeed working on the long-awaited Roadster.
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Ford working on split tailgate for future SUV
A future SUV from Ford might feature a split tailgate design.
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Ford wants to turn an EV's frunk into a work station
A movable work station is the latest way Ford is thinking of making better use of frunk space in EVs.
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Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian's bumper-mounted winch could be controlled through the vehicle's touchscreen.
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Ford's new seat patent includes fold-out seat bottoms in the backs of the front seats so passengers could also sit facing backward.
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Honda designing hidden storage in EV bumpers
Hidden rear bumper storage could be used for secure package delivery to a vehicle.
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GM patents foldable bed ramps for pickup truck
Foldable bed ramps would fit in GM pickup bed walls and still allow for a shallow loading angle.
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Ford might turn the steering wheel into a deployable assist handle
A Ford patent for a steering wheel that could move side-to-side or to a perpendicular position could help people get into big trucks or SUVs.
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Ford designing deployable bed fins for enhanced efficiency
The proposed fins would telescope out from the rear wall of the cab like flying buttresses and be used on an electric truck.
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Rivian patents powered cargo bay divider
The powered divider has a vertical pegboard and could be used in the back of a pickup truck or an SUV.
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