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Tesla Trademark Hints At Robovan Sharing Program

The company locked in "Robus," but that doesn't mean we'll see driverless Tesla Robovans roaming the streets anytime soon.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Feb 12 -

Rivian’s Heated Headlights Could Be A Winter Driving Game-Changer

The electric vehicle manufacturer has applied for a heated headlight lens patent, which sounds like a great idea.

By Andrei Nedelea

Patents & Trademarks - Jan 15 -

Lucid Could Use Two-Speed Transmissions In Future EVs

The American automaker is interested in two-speed transmissions that allow electric motors to operate in ideal ranges at different speeds.

By Peter Holderith

Motor1.com

It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

The Detroit automaker has a design for a new drive unit that incorporates one of Lucid's key mechanical concepts.

By Peter Holderith

Motor1.com

Tesla Wireless Car Charging Pad Revealed In Patent Drawings

Even though Tesla never publicly expressed interest in launching a wireless car charger, these patent drawings give us some hints.

By Andrei Nedelea

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 11 2024 -

Ford Patents A Way To Bring Ads Inside Your Car

The system can listen to conversations and play ads when there’s a moment of silence. Or play a video when you’re close to the shops.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 04 2024 -

Subaru E-Outback: What Could This Mean?

Subaru has been slow to adapt to an EV world. But it has trademarked several outdoorsy-sounding names, one of which is an e-Outback.

By Suvrat Kothari

Patents & Trademarks - Aug 20 2024 -

With Fisker Bankrupt, The 'Lucid Ocean' Might Become A Real EV

Lucid applied for a “Lucid Ocean” trademark for use on an “electrically powered automobile.” What does it mean?

By Andrei Nedelea

Patents & Trademarks - Jun 20 2024 -

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

By Peter Holderith

Motor1.com

Lucid’s $48,000 Midsize EV Might Be Called ‘Earth,' Trademark Reveals

The Earth would come after the Air and the Gravity in Lucid’s lineup.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - May 10 2024 -

Lexus May Launch Electric ES Sedan, Camry EV Could Follow

The Tesla Model 3 may finally get direct rivals from Japan in a few years.

By Andrei Nedelea

Patents & Trademarks - May 08 2024 -

GM Thinks Tetris-Shaped Batteries Could Be the Key to Better Cooling

Battery cells are typically only rectangular or cylindrical. GM might change that.

By Peter Holderith

Motor1.com

Mazda To Trademark The ‘6e’ Name And Logo In Europe, Maybe For Electric Sedan

Is the Mazda6 sedan coming back as an EV? A recent model name and logo trademark application in the EU seems to suggest it might.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 19 2024 -

Rivian R1X Name Trademarked, Hinting At Possible High-Performance EV

Is Rivian working on a new flagship EV based on the R1 platform?

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 18 2024 -

Ford Patent Shows Plan For 800-Volt EV Architecture And Split Battery Pack

The patent was filed almost four years ago, so Ford could have an 800-volt EV out sooner than we think

By Andrei Nedelea

Patents & Trademarks - Feb 29 2024 -

Scout's Trademark Spree Reveals What First EV Trucks Could Be Named

Not going to lie, "Reaper" sounds pretty badass.

By Rob Stumpf

Patents & Trademarks - Dec 27 2023 -

Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Finally, the real-life Fast and Furious transmission we've all been waiting for.

By Peter Holderith

Motor1.com

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.

By Christopher Smith

Motor1.com

Lexus Trademarks New EV Concepts In Europe With LF-Z Nomenclature

A Lexus EV is set to break cover at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on October 25.

By Suvrat Kothari

Patents & Trademarks - Oct 16 2023 -

Hyundai N74 Trademark Hints At Concept-Inspired Sports Car

The N Vision 74 Concept from 2022 had a hydrogen fuel cell that fed power to a pair of rear-mounted electric motors.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 22 2023 -

Ford Files Trademark For F-200, Possibly For Upcoming EV Truck Codenamed T3

Ford’s next-generation full-size electric pickup will be built at the BlueOval City facility in Tennessee.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Sep 05 2023 -

Ford Patents Adapter That Would Enable EV Charging Daisy Chain

It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Aug 23 2023 -

Rivian Patents Camp Kitchen Design For R1S SUV

The filing mentions a retractable module and the images show a cooktop and several drawers.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Aug 21 2023 -

Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech For EVs

The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.

By Iulian Dnistran

Patents & Trademarks - Aug 17 2023 -