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Due to the increasing complexity of modern cars, along with new packaging requirements dictated by the large-scale switch to electric power, a rethink of the packaging of secondary- and comfort features has become necessary.
This new design comprises a continuous tunnel running around the perimeter of the sunroof, which contains the air-con compressor and heat exchangers, air heater units, blower motors, filters, and ducts in one neat package.
The potential downside to vehicle driving dynamics due to raising the center of gravity is unlikely to be an issue for EVs with skateboard platforms, however, because the low-mounted batteries will offset this disadvantage.
Note that this patented design will only really be suitable for trucks, vans, and SUVs with sunroofs, though, as regular passenger cars simply won't have the expendable headroom needed to accommodate the hardware.
Last edited by KO Stradivarius; 04-30-2023 at 02:50 PM..
Note that this patented design will only really be suitable for trucks, vans, and SUVs with sunroofs, though, as regular passenger cars simply won't have the expendable headroom needed to accommodate the hardware.
The only car still built by Ford/Lincoln is the Ford Mustang. Everything else is either a truck, an SUV, or a van.
The only car still built by Ford/Lincoln is the Ford Mustang. Everything else is either a truck, an SUV, or a van.
I know that, I was quoting the article. It also says, if you were to read it, "... it makes sense for future Fords, which are unlikely to feature either of these body styles (sedan or hatchback)."
The point is thinking ahead to whether this technology could become more widespread by other companies. Even a patent doesn't totally stop others from finding another similar approach, or even paying Ford to license the patented technology if they think it's a good business case. And just because Ford has a patent, there is no guarantee that it'll go into production.
Last edited by KO Stradivarius; 05-01-2023 at 08:22 PM..
Not sure, why passenger cars "do not have expandable room" for the unit. Add on is add on, no matter the vehicle.
Also, when was the last time Ford had a success, designing anything more complex, than a switch knob?
Hmm, freon leak above my head? Nope....
Hmm, how quiet that thing will be, actually? Above my head...
Hmm, like the recent successful entire series of aluminum cabs and boxes (3 each) for the bodies of their highest selling products (F150 and F250)? Complex enough?
Sorry. The fact that you failed to encase your post's text in quotes in your post led me to believe that these were your own words.
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