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Ford's coming up with ways to turn tailgating into an entertainment event with future electric cars.
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Ford designing a midgate pass-through for pickup trucks
A future Ford electric pickup could use a midgate pass-through like the current Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups.
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Toyota investigating retractable and moveable tow hooks
Toyota's looking into redesigning the way tow hooks work in the name of safety.
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Toyota patents tonneau cover with integrated loading ramp system
Toyota's designed a way to load larger objects like an ATV onto the bed of a truck with a tonneau cover.
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Rivian explores tailgate with built-in workbench
Rivian may be planning to add extra capability to its electric truck.
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Ford aims to turn dashboards into desks
Ford continues to reimagine the interior of future vehicles, this time with a focus on getting work done.
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The system would use cameras to recognize an authorized user and electric motors to open doors, hatches, and trunks.
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Ford working on integrated loading ramp for SUVs
This patent for SUV loading ramps would help people better utilize their inherent cargo advantage.
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Ferrari patents supercharged engine
Ferrari may be considering replacing turbochargers with superchargers.
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Ford developing retractable fender tie-down points
Retractable fender tie-downs could help protect the paint of vehicles that carry large items on their roofs.
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Tesla Roadster curved touchscreen patented
A patent for a curved touchscreen shows Tesla is indeed working on the long-awaited Roadster.
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Ford working on split tailgate for future SUV
A future SUV from Ford might feature a split tailgate design.
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A movable work station is the latest way Ford is thinking of making better use of frunk space in EVs.
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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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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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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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GM patents foldable bed ramps for pickup truck
Foldable bed ramps would fit in GM pickup bed walls and still allow for a shallow loading angle.
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Ford might turn the steering wheel into a deployable assist handle
A Ford patent for a steering wheel that could move side-to-side or to a perpendicular position could help people get into big trucks or SUVs.
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The proposed fins would telescope out from the rear wall of the cab like flying buttresses and be used on an electric truck.
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Rivian patents powered cargo bay divider
The powered divider has a vertical pegboard and could be used in the back of a pickup truck or an SUV.
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Toyota patents truck bed cover with air bladder
Air bladders under a tonneau cover could inflate to take up space in a bed and therefore secure cargo in place.
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GM patents active aero, possibly for C8 Corvette ZR1
Active front and rear spoilers could adjust their angle to create more downforce, potentially on the Corvette ZR1 and/or Zora.
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Rivian patents bed rack system
Rivian's proposed bed rack system is stowable and could also be used for roof racks.
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Rivian patents roof rail lighting system
Recent Rivian lighting patents include lights in cross bars that could be used as brake lights and blinkers, and roof lights that would project forward to light up the bottom of an incline.
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