Car Tech
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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 may be developing extendable truck bed
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'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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Honda developing active rear diffuser system
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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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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How lithium-ion batteries work
They power most electric vehicles on the road today, but what exactly are lithium-ion batteries? Find out here.
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Ford designing deployable bed fins for enhanced efficiency
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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Stellantis quietly launched its hands-free driver-assist system
Jeep Grand Cherokee buyers can get a hands-free driver-assist system that hasn’t been officially announced.
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GM continues to update its true hands-free automated driver-assist feature.
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Porsche lets you control vehicle functions with Apple CarPlay
The My Porsche app is now available in Apple CarPlay.
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VW developing own AI products
AI-powered digital products are integral to the future strategy of Volkswagen Group.
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Hyundai and Kia unveil Active Air Skirt to help improve EV range
The Active Air Skirt could improve the coefficient of drag of EVs by up to 2.8%.
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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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