Some automakers have turned to all-wheel steering to make vehicles more maneuverable, but Ford wants to patent an alternative solution. A patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles by varying torque to individual wheels In the proposed system, an onboard […]
Ford is experimenting with hydrogen-fueled combustion engines, according to patent records. The invention, which should not be confused with fuel cell powertrains, is for a normal internal-combustion engine that would simply burn hydrogen instead of gasoline or diesel, resulting in zero harmful emissions as a consequence. In a patent application submitted with the United States […]
A new patent filing hints that future Ford electric trucks could get their own trick maneuverability feature to rival the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV. The Hummer EV’s crab walk allows the hulking pickup to move sideways, while Rivian is working on a tank turn feature that lets the R1T turn in its own […]