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.…

11 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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