Car Tech
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Ford has a new sliding center console idea with specific applications designed for pets.
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GM working on drive modes for electric car racing
New patent suggests GM sees a future for electric racing.
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Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8
Tesla has been hinting at a robotaxi since 2016, and now the company is just months away from revealing one.
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Ford dreams up center consoles with deployable tables
Ford may be planning to add fold-out tables to its vehicles, similar to some luxury brands.
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Nissan exec: Screens aren’t the future, windshields are
Nissan’s design chief says windshields will provide the content in cars in the future.
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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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This patent for SUV loading ramps would help people better utilize their inherent cargo advantage.
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GM patents Lego-like battery cells for EVs
Lego-like battery cells are being looked at to aid cooling, according to a GM patent.
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Vehicles will soon be able to detect loose lug nuts
The new safety feature is set to debut as soon as this year.
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VW to use Mobileye self-driving system for robotaxi service
VW anticipates launching a commercial robotaxi service by 2026.
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Toyota developing color-changing paint
Toyota appears to have come up with a novel way to change the color of a car.
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Mercedes explores use of humanoid robots on factory floor
Mercedes-Benz is exploring the potential for humanoid robots in handling low-skill, repetitive tasks at its plants.
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GM has multiple ideas for an extendable bed on a pickup truck, as evidenced by recent patent activity.
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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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Ford developing deployable mud flaps
Given the importance of aerodynamic efficiency for EVs, something like deployable mud flaps might make a lot of sense for an electric truck.
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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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Why ethanol makes so much power compared to gasoline
Ethanol can greatly boost power of an engine, but it's not without its drawbacks.
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Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
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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Cars in the future may feature multiple aerodynamic elements hidden away when not in use.
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Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes ahead
In the near future, other cars and surrounding infrastructure will be able to warn you of upcoming hazards.
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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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Apple's electric car project reportedly canceled
After pouring time and money into chasing an a self-driving electric car dream Apple is reportedly moving on.
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Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is exploring technology that may make its vehicles more appealing to RV owners.
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Stellantis explores 2-speed transmission for off-road EVs
A patent shows a 2-speed transmission for EVs where one gear is for on-road driving and the other for off-roading.
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