patents

Rivian patents roof rail lighting system

Rivian has filed two patent applications for integrated lighting in the roof rails in its electric pickup trucks and SUVs.…

1 year ago

Ford patents voice assist with configurable personality

Voice-assist systems are commonplace in cars today, but Ford wants to give them personalities. A patent application from the automaker…

1 year ago

Ford patents a modular chassis designed for trucks, sports cars

Automakers often discuss modular architectures that can be used for multiple models, but a newly surfaced Ford patent filing takes…

1 year ago

Ford patents reconfigurable tonneau cover

A tonneau cover is usually a simple device that gives items in a pickup bed a bit of protection against…

1 year ago

Ford patents cargo bed extension system for pickup trucks

Ford has filed a patent application for a cargo bed extension system that could allow pickup trucks to carry longer…

1 year ago

Ford patents a display that swivels

Ford has filed a patent application for an "articulated display" mounting that would let touchscreens swivel from side to side.…

1 year ago

Stellantis patents simulated shift points for EV transmission

Electric cars don't need multi-speed transmissions but, an an effort to recapture some of the feel of internal-combustion cars, Stellantis…

1 year ago