Ford
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Ford Wants to Stop Oncoming Cars Mistaking Trucks for Motorcycles
A newly granted patent treats a burned-out headlamp as the other driver’s problem too, and gives both vehicles a job to do.
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Ford’s Beach Mode Could Put An Expiration Time On Your Parking Spot
A proposed tide warning draws on clues left in the sand, with a more ambitious response if water gets too close.
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Ford Ranger Crosspower Name Has a Second Surprise
Ford is seeking protection for the pickup name and a shorter version with the same vehicle coverage.
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Ford’s EV Gearbox Idea Uses Your Accelerator to Prepare for Shifts
The electric motors would start rearranging their workload while the gearbox is still waiting for its cue.
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Ford’s Tailgate Camera Could Keep Looking Back As The Gate Drops
A familiar pickup convenience gets a moving camera that checks its own alignment.
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Ford’s Steering Wheel Could Control How Hard You Corner
A spring-centered wheel gives Ford a different way to connect a driver’s hands with the tires.
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Ford Wants Cars to Flash a Password Before Moving Themselves
A familiar set of lamps could settle a crucial question before a building takes control of a vehicle.
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Ford’s Steering Wheel Could Reach Full Lock With Just a 30-Degree Twist
The proposed controls would change what a driver asks of the truck, with consequences for taking over from driver assistance.
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Ford Wants One Axle to Sit Out Some Stops, Until You Tow
A proposed brake controller would let road conditions and towing connections decide how much hardware joins each stop.
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Ford’s Laser Lane Guides Could Use Earlier Drivers’ Paths
When road markings become hard to see, Ford’s proposed guidance system could draw on more than its cameras.