patents

Rivian patents roof rail lighting systemRivian patents roof rail lighting system

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 personalityFord patents voice assist with configurable personality

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 carsFord patents a modular chassis designed for trucks, sports cars

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 coverFord patents reconfigurable tonneau cover

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 trucksFord patents cargo bed extension system for pickup trucks

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 swivelsFord patents a display that swivels

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 transmissionStellantis patents simulated shift points for EV transmission

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