Remember the Virginia Tech researcher who caused confusion and panic in Arlington by dressing as a seat cover and driving a van around town? We now have more details on what he was doing. … [Read more...] about Why Car Engineers are Wearing Seat Covers
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Ford’s Super Extreme Cup Holder Test
Ford Motor Company is famous for the many strange ways it tests the quality of its car interiors. Case in point, check out this video showcasing its "rollercoaster test," which measures how much g-force drinks placed in its cup holders can withstand before toppling over. … [Read more...] about Ford’s Super Extreme Cup Holder Test
Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel
If you still don't know how to wrap a steering wheel, don't bother. Ford Motor Company was just granted a patent for a removable steering wheel, pushing the automotive industry closer to the goal of manufacturing self-driving cars without manual controls. … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Steering Wheel
Phones Force Ford to Redesign Interiors
How many electronic devices does the average American carry at any given time? A smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, laptop, mp3 player, e-reader, mobile gaming device, etc. To accommodate the growing list, Ford Motor Company actually had to redesign the interior of its 2017 Fusion. How's that for a sign of the times? … [Read more...] about Phones Force Ford to Redesign Interiors
Check Out Ford’s New Console Faucet
From dashboard map racks to shift knob ashtrays, our "Industry History" section features a lot of quirky interior tech from the early 20th century. However, automakers are still designing bizarre gadgets. Case in point: Doug Martin, an engineer for Ford Motor Company, recently unveiled On-The-Go-H2O, a system to collect A/C condensation and route it to a console faucet so … [Read more...] about Check Out Ford’s New Console Faucet
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