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Ford patents car sun visors that can also break windows
The metal rod holding the sun visor doubles has an emergency glass breaker.
By
Brian Potter
13 October 2023
Patents
Ford patents floor airbag to prevent loose cargo hitting occupants
The C-shaped airbag would run along the walls and seatback.
By
Brian Potter
21 September 2023
Patents
Ford files trademark for F-200, possibly for upcoming EV truck codenamed T3
Ford’s next-generation full-size electric pickup will be built at the BlueOval City facility in Tennessee.
By
Brian Potter
6 September 2023
Patents
Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain
It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.
By
Brian Potter
24 August 2023
Patents
Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs
The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.
By
Brian Potter
18 August 2023
Patents
Ford files patent for portable charging trailer with integrated motors
It has an integrated battery pack that can power the EV that’s towing it, as well as multiple plugs.
By
Brian Potter
15 July 2023
Patents
Ford stand-up driving patent is latest in a year of interesting ideas
The automaker also published ideas for drive-in movies, gullwing doors, and cars that repossess themselves, among other filings.
By
Brian Potter
11 July 2023
Patents
Ford files patent for roof-mounted EV backup battery
Could this be the solution for zero-emissions off-roading where access to chargers is limited?
By
Brian Potter
9 June 2023
Patents
Ford files patent for gullwing SUV door that opens to one side
The patent was filed to the USPTO in October 2021 but was only published recently.
By
Jacob Oliva
23 April 2023
Patents
Ford patents train-detecting system for making railroad crossings safer
The system would be able to communicate this info with other vehicles.
By
Brian Potter
5 April 2023
Patents
Ford wants to make burnouts in EVs as easy as pushing a button in patent filing
The system would “provide a visual display of power” and heat the tyres.
By
Brian Potter
17 March 2023
Patents
Ford patents repossession tech that moves cars, locks out delinquent owners
On future cars with fully autonomous systems, the vehicle could repossess itself.
By
Brian Potter
1 March 2023
Patents
Ford trademarks Mustang Dark Horse name all around the world
This could be the new Mustang black accent package.
By
Brian Potter
1 July 2022
Patents
Ford patents remote-controlled engine revving system
For those who want a good-sounding engine and exhaust note, even on electric cars.
By
Brian Potter
10 May 2022
Design
Ford patents a drift mode using combustion engine or electric motor
The system uses the brakes to induce sliding and modulates the vehicles throttle to hold a drift.
By
Brian Potter
21 March 2022
Patents
Ford patents hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine
It could be used for a hybrid powertrain.
By
Brian Potter
20 March 2022
Patents
Ford patent shows how you could drive a car with your brain
It involves a brain machine interface that determines what you're going to do before you do it.
By
Christopher Smith
6 March 2022
Patents
Ford Everest Raptor rendered, but Timberline might arrive sooner
The Raptor isn't happening for now, but a new trademark suggests an Everest Timberline could be on its way.
By
Adrian Padeanu
5 March 2022
Patents
Ford calls EV unit Model e, a name Tesla wanted for Model 3
It's a good time to look back at how Ford blocked Tesla's Model E trademark application in 2014.
By
Brian Potter
4 March 2022
Patents
Ford files patent for SUV wings with built-in steps and storage
This seems like a no-brainer for the Ford Bronco.
By
Brian Potter
24 January 2022
Patents
Ford files deployable drone patent, helps navigate tough terrain
It’s designed to help people reach rural populations.
By
Brian Potter
21 January 2022
Patents
Ford patents terrible billboard scanning tech, shows in-car ads
This sounds like it’d be a big distraction.
By
Anthony Alaniz
11 May 2021
Patents
Ford trademarks Stormtrak moniker for use in Europe
Could it be for the rumoured Fusion/Mondeo successor?
By
Angel Sergeev
14 January 2020
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