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New technology could make camping more convenient.
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Ford patents pet restraints for cars
Ford's proposed pet restraint system would work much like seat belts with straps and rectractors to keep pets from getting thrown about the cabin.
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Ford patents triple-clutch all-wheel-drive system
Ford looks to have come up with a new type of all-wheel-drive system.
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GM patents anti-motion sickness technology
Self-driving cars are coming, and automakers want to make sure occupants are as comfy as possible.
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Ford patents trailer sideswipe avoidance technology, aims to make towing safer
The technology would use sensors for speed, yaw rate, steering angle, and more to determine if a trailer is in danger of colliding with obstacles and trigger safety systems to respond.
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GM patent: Dual charge ports could allow electric trucks a lot of energy flexibility
Harnessing the dual-layer packs' built-in ability to operate as two, in series or in parallel, electric trucks could charge on two ports at once, or use one for a load while charging on the other.
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Chrysler filed a patent application for its design of the Airflow concept, a possible indicator it could be built as an electric car.
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Ford patents ability to remotely rev engine
The technology in Ford's latest patent is a bit of a gimmick, but could prove fun.
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Jeep patents way to store Gladiator roof panels on a bed tonneau cover
Jeep has come up with a nifty idea for an open-top Gladiator.
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Ford patents integrated sand ladders and tank turn
Ford has filed two patents to improve off-roading, including sand ladders to help a vehicle get unstuck in sand and a tank turn feature so a vehicle can turn within its own length.
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GM patents self-driving car that replaces human driving instructors
General Motors has patented a system for self-driving cars to train new drivers by providing real-time feedback.
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Ram 1500 Rebel OTG concept gets patented, previews lifted truck with snorkel and winch
If a patent application is any indication, Ram could release a production version of the overlanding-influenced 1500 Rbel OTG pickup shown at the 2019 SEMA show.
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The patent suggests wheels turning in opposite directions on each axle for off-road electric vehicle use.
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Electric Dodge muscle car might have F1-like suspension according to patent
An F1-style suspension could give the upcoming electric Dodge muscle car handling to match what promises to be big power.
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Ford patents system to drive a vehicle with your brain
The system reads brainwave activity to predict when a driver is planning to control the steering, throttle, and brakes.
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Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid's transmission patented by Tremec
A patent filing for an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor-generator could preview the transmission for the hybrid Corvette E-Ray.
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Ford patents manual transmission with electric clutch
Ford may have developed a system to eliminate stalling in manual-equipped cars.
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Ferrari's electric supercar has a battery configuration patent
A recent patent shows what an Ferrari might look like and how it could be configured.
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The electric automaker filed three patents for tailgate designs to keep up with innovative tailgates from traditional automakers.
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Ford patents trisected tailgate, takes aim at GM and Ram
Ford's new tailgate design features 3 sections, with the middle serving as a side-hinged door.
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Mazda 3 2-door hatchback patent hints at sporty coupe
Frameless doors and reinforced-plastic windows are mentioned as potential weight-saving tech for a coupe.
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Patent reveals Mazda might still be working on RWD rotary-powered hybrid
A patent filing suggests once again that Mazda may bring back the rotary engine, this time for a hybrid powertrain.
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BMW patents yoke steering wheel
The different take on a steering wheel could be used in future autonomous cars.
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Jeep patents Bronco-like donut doors for the Wrangler
Jeep hasn't confirmed it will offer donut doors for the Jeep Wrangler, either as a production option or an aftermarket accessory.
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